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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. But I do believe there is a sliver of hope, and for people that suffer from severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, etc…sometimes that is all we need.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

The aim of these sessions is to discover the underlying emotions and triggers that might have contributed to your substance use disorder. Depending on the substance you are withdrawing from, symptoms can include nausea, depression, sweating, irritability, anxiety, and mood swings.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

The aim of these sessions is to discover the underlying emotions and triggers that might have contributed to your substance use disorder. Depending on the substance you are withdrawing from, symptoms can include nausea, depression, sweating, irritability, anxiety, and mood swings.

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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and Caffeine  

Gateway Foundation

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. Not all people who binge drink have alcohol use disorder , but this behavior increases a person’s risk of developing an addiction.

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How Alcohol Affects Relationships  

Gateway Foundation

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common addiction, affecting nearly 15 million adults in the United States. Alcohol use disorder can lead to lost friendships, estranged marriages and family conflict. Respect: When combining the above issues, alcohol use disorder can lead to a complete lack of respect in a relationship.