Gateway Foundation

APRIL 18, 2023

Addiction can have an immense impact on your physical health. Depending on the substance and severity, addiction can weaken your immune system and make you more vulnerable to illness, infection, and disease. If you or someone you know is struggling, recognizing how addiction affects health can help you decide when to seek help.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 3, 2023

Whether it’s mental illness or addiction issues. You’ll see a lot of comics at open mics who just rant about their depression and don’t have punchlines, it’s exhausting to sit through. You have been open about living with bipolar disorder. How/Why do you incorporate that into your work?

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 27, 2023

Depression can lower your mood and impact your ability to complete everyday tasks. Luckily, depression is highly treatable, and there are several ways to improve your mood so you can live a more rewarding, happier life. Break Free From Depression 1. Break Free From Depression 7.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 12, 2022

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Addiction treatment occurs in two main stages. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. What Is Continuing Care?

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

She emphasizes that social workers play a critical role in helping people manage their chronic pain, as well as those who may have developed an opioid misuse disorder. The DSM-V notes that pain disorders relate to psychological factors. Always start where the client is, she suggests, and validate their feelings.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 3, 2023

Gambling addiction can pose significant problems for a person’s health and finances, and pro athletes are just as susceptible. While many enjoy occasional gambling, the hobby can become a full-blown addiction when a person experiences a compulsive urge to gamble despite the consequences. John Daly 2. Wayne Rooney 3. Pete Rose 5.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Daicia Price, recommended that I consider applying for the HRSA SUD program, which provided funding from the federal government’s Health Resources and Services Administration program to students who’d specialize in Substance Use Disorders. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. Having depression, anxiety or any other mental health condition isn’t a weakness, so a person who develops PTSD isn’t weak for having a natural response to a life-altering experience.

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Gateway Foundation

JUNE 29, 2022

Growing research has supported the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder. Causes might come down to shared similarities between drug or alcohol addiction and ADHD symptoms. While substance use disorder is complex and chronic, it is treatable. What Is ADHD?

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2023

Around 2 million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling addiction. 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous What to Do to Help Yourself or a Loved One Get Help for Gambling Addiction at Gateway 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous Pathological gambling can have a severe impact on a person’s well-being.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

Gambling addiction can significantly impact a person’s life, from their health and finances to their relationships. Practical Ways to Stop Gambling Gambling addiction can affect everyone from teenagers to adults. This disorder’s leading characteristic is an overpowering urge to gamble, no matter the consequences.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 31, 2023

Not all addictions are the same, which is true for those struggling with a gambling disorder. It’s important to note that professional gamblers may not develop a full-blown addiction, as addiction often diminishes self-control and rational thinking, leading to more losses than wins.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Before beginning treatment, you’ll work with an addiction specialist to determine the best program duration to address your unique needs. How Long Can You Stay in Rehab?

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Before beginning treatment, you’ll work with an addiction specialist to determine the best program duration to address your unique needs. How Long Can You Stay in Rehab?

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 29, 2023

Learning more about psychotic symptoms and signs of addiction can help you or someone you know prevent stimulant-induced psychosis and receive treatment. Failing to address psychosis or addiction can disrupt a person’s work, school, and personal life. Break Free From Addiction What Is Psychosis?

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Over 14 million adults in the United States have alcohol use disorder (AUD), and professional athletes are no exception. Keep reading to learn about 18 famous athletes with alcohol addiction. Like other addictions, Ruth’s may have been inspired by a family history of substance use. The reasons behind this are varied.

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A Splintered Mind

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I wasn’t in competition with anybody, except, perhaps, Father Time, but I must admit that I had an assist from COVID–19, which gave me lots of time to break my news addiction. Never mind that the results don’t last, the process is expensive, and also potentially addictive. The derivative meds look far more promising.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. The medical team and the addiction specialists at your treatment center cannot hold anyone against their will. Complex Emotions Addiction treatment and therapy can bring up all kinds of complicated emotions.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. The medical team and the addiction specialists at your treatment center cannot hold anyone against their will. Complex Emotions Addiction treatment and therapy can bring up all kinds of complicated emotions.

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Individuals who develop addictions to opioids such as heroin or morphine gradually build tolerance and seek stronger drugs such as tranq to feel the same effects. Respiratory depression: Respiratory depression is when an individual stops breathing , and it’s the main cause of opioid-related deaths.

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Individuals who develop addictions to opioids such as heroin or morphine gradually build tolerance and seek stronger drugs such as tranq to feel the same effects. Respiratory depression: Respiratory depression is when an individual stops breathing , and it’s the main cause of opioid-related deaths.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 11, 2023

But what might start as a fun game played between friends can quickly become problematic for someone who has previously struggled with gambling addiction. Break Free From Gambling Addiction What Is Fantasy Football? Still, participating in fantasy sports can be problematic for people who struggle with sports betting addiction.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 29, 2022

When you drink a CAB or mix alcohol and caffeine, you’re combining a central nervous system stimulant — caffeine — with a central nervous system depressant — alcohol. Alcohol can foster dependence on its own, but mixing it with caffeine could increase your potential to develop an addiction.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Explore the biopsychosocial impact of anxiety, depression and addiction on the individual, learn about the history of drug use. Part of the Addiction Counselor Certification Training and Mental Health Counselor Continuing Education Series

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Symptoms of the Flu - Fever or feeling feverish/chills, sweats - Cough, chest discomfort - Sore throat - Runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion - Muscle or body aches - Headaches - Exhaustion - Vomiting and diarrhea Types - Major Depressive Disorder (including w/psychotic features) - Persistent Depressive Disorder (High Functioning Depression) - Postpartum (..)

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Some people may use drinking as a coping mechanism for anxiety or depression, but there are healthier ways to cope. People who aren’t struggling with addiction can use the sober curious approach to change the way they engage in drinking. Alcohol addiction calls for professional help.

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, behavioral health professionals perform a wide range of important work. Similarly, a larger percentage of people endorsed the benefits of treatment for people with major depression in 2006 (91%) than in 1996 (78%).

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

MAY 30, 2016

Many people struggling with addictions also have mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Likewise, many people with depression or anxiety may have an addiction. We refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. After all, how long will someone stay clean and sober if they are constantly depressed or anxious.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

MAY 30, 2016

Many people struggling with addictions also have mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Likewise, many people with depression or anxiety may have an addiction. We refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. After all, how long will someone stay clean and sober if they are constantly depressed or anxious.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

MAY 30, 2016

Many people struggling with addictions also have mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Likewise, many people with depression or anxiety may have an addiction. We refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. After all, how long will someone stay clean and sober if they are constantly depressed or anxious.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

MAY 30, 2016

It is vital to understand that relapse does not just mean a return to addictive behaviors, nor does it mean just using. In actuality, a person's thinking patterns and behavior often become problematic long before they start showing symptoms of addiction or depression again.

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