Whether the substance use disorders related to alcohol, opioids, heroin, or other drugs, treatment, and recovery require honesty, persistence, character, and patience. Additionally, you need to know how and where to start. In the Richmond, VA, area, Epic Health Partners help many individuals navigate the initial steps in substance use disorder treatment and follow them
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What Can Trigger a Depressive Episode?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 5% of the adult population worldwide suffers from depression. A depressive episode is categorized as a period of persistent low mood, sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, affecting different areas of life. Although a single factor doesn’t usually cause depression, many significant factors can trigger a depressive episode. Unlike
Read MoreWhat Triggers Paranoid Schizophrenia and How Can It Be Treated?
According to reports, about 1.1 percent of the population experience schizophrenia, with paranoid schizophrenia being the most common type of this chronic disorder. Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by the symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, which can be debilitating, making the normal life of a person difficult. Let’s talk about the factors triggering Paranoid Schizophrenia,
Read MoreWhat Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
According to the 2020National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than 14.5 million Americans ages 12or to older had alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2019 alone. As if that weren’t enough, less than 10 percent of these individuals seek professional help to combat this type of substance use disorder. It’s not always easy
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Effective Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition characterized by the inability to control frequent or heavy alcohol use even though it causes problems, such as emotional distress or physical harm to the individual or others. Fortunately, it is a treatable condition, and usually, a combination of medications, behavioral therapy, and ongoing support could help a
Read MoreBipolar Disorder: Cyclothymic Disorder Symptoms
Do you feel very happy and outgoing—or very irritable—on some days, but unusually sad or anxious on other days? Do the “up” periods go along with increased energy or activity? Do the “downs” go along with low energy, hopelessness, inability to enjoy what you usually like to do, and sometimes suicidal thoughts? Do these mood
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