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Relationship

Relationships and substance abuse

According to WHO, substance abuse thus can be explained as ‘the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.’ Substance abuse can also be explained as when someone uses alcohol, drugs, and other legal substances in

Health

Coping Withdrawal Symptoms of Substance abuse

“Experience is not what happens to you, it is what you do with what happens to you.” Aldous Huxley Substance Abuse is a major concern worldwide, India being no exception. Alcohol, which was once used as the part of rituals

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Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

Parenting

Why Some Parents Fear Their Children: The Psychology of Child-to-Parent Abuse

A violent or abusive child can have a significant influence on the entire family. But what causes child-parent abuse (CPA), and how can you overcome it? Every family goes through rocky patches, and it’s natural to feel challenged by your

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Understanding and Treating Substance Dependence

Substance addiction, a complex issue, affects people across different life experiences. It is a significant challenge with severe results, influencing both individual health and societal structures. This article provides an overview of addiction’s mechanism and options for those seeking support

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Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

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Psychology Behind Animal Abuse

Unacceptable behaviours that inflict pain and suffering on animals are called animal abuse or cruelty against animals. There has been an increase in the number of these cases but studies say that many of such cases remain undetected as the

Parenting

Impact of Parental Abuse on Child Development

Child abuse is a genuine worldwide public health issue that has negative impacts on children and is excessive for society as an entirety. Parents may be at chance of abusing their children. Infants depend on their parents to assist in

Crime News

Rising drug abuse in Haryana: A cause for concern

Drugs are very damaging to your health. Some people use it for recreational purposes. For example when they are with their friends or they are at a party which is more dangerous than it seems. Many such users might go

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Sexual abuse, types and related disorders

There are and have been some acts that inflict a disturbing level of mental and physical trauma but their comprehension goes beyond that. There has been categorization established by the society and norms related to those things have also been