The field of psychiatry suffers from many misconceptions. Among these are: Misconception 1: Mental disorders are not real illnesses Mental disorders are illnesses just like physical diseases and occur due to chemical imbalances in the brain. In many physical diseases,...
Associating and blending in with negative influences. Aggressiveness in reactions. Social isolation and withdrawal. Poor and delayed academic performance. Laziness and absenteeism from school or work. Loss of passion, motivation, and drive. Frequent and unjustified...
Addressing the underlying causes of addiction:This includes tackling the patient's personality traits and psychological disorders, as well as changing lifestyle habits such as avoiding negative influences. Ensuring treatment is not limited to detoxification:Treatment...
"Quitting is just a matter of willpower (I'll stop whenever I want)"While willpower is necessary for recovery, it is not enough on its own. Prolonged drug use alters brain chemistry, making cravings and compulsive behaviors beyond one's control. Therefore, it is...
Addictive personality traits are a set of characteristics that, the more you have of them, the higher the likelihood of falling into the trap of addiction. It's important to note that these traits are not necessarily present in individuals predisposed to addiction,...
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