In recent decades, the general public has become much more compassionate when it comes to mental illness. But despite this fact, mental health stigmas remain a constant issue. These stigmas come in a variety of forms. Together, they can reduce your chances of seeking treatment for the single most common mental illness: depression. At Springfield…
In America and throughout the world, mental health issues are common. These issues may be minor or temporary. However, all too often, mental health problems are prolonged and severe. For example, if you experience a single depression episode, your general health may be fine. On the other hand, multiple depressive episodes over a short period…
Today, social media is a constant presence in many peoples’ lives. This modern convenience has several potential upsides. However, it also has some much darker aspects. In particular, experts are becoming aware of the links between social media and depression and other mental illnesses. Not all media users will develop a mental health issue. Still,…
CTE is the common shorthand for a disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. People with this disease experience a gradual, severe loss of their brain function. There is a link between CTE and addiction. Pre-existing addiction may contribute to the start of the illness. In addition, the presence of CTE can make you more likely to…
If you are affected by drug addiction, you can expect to experience drug cravings. These cravings may appear when you are still actively involved in drug abuse. They are also a common experience when you take the crucial step of halting your drug use. To recover your sobriety, you must find a way to cope…
Successful treatment of drug or alcohol problems is a significant achievement. To reach this goal, you must put in a lot of hard work. One crucial factor in your ability to succeed is the addiction recovery mentality. When you feel strong and supported, the task ahead of you becomes much more manageable, which is why…
If dealing with withdrawal symptoms from the detox process has you hesitant about getting treatment, you may be curious about rapid detox. What is rapid detox? As the name suggests, this process can help shorten the duration of detox so you can start healing from addiction faster. When you are looking for a safe, natural…
Seeking professional drug detox for the withdrawal process is easier and less uncomfortable for those who may experience withdrawal. It consists of going to a hospital or detoxification clinic and seeking support through the length of the most severe withdrawal symptoms. At Springfield Wellness Center, we provide NAD+ treatment to help patients through the worst…
Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a serious health condition that produces extreme tiredness and pain. The syndrome can also lead to other significant problems. One of the less well-known risks in people with CFS is stimulant addiction. There are a couple of potential explanations for the link between fatigue and addiction to stimulants. For…
Codependency can be very difficult to recognize. Most often, a person with drug or alcohol addiction has a family that is supportive of them, enabling and encouraging them to get help. Yet, some relationships may not offer the best outcome. If codependency is present, it may make it hard for a person with an addiction…