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9 weird mental health disorders that can freak anyone out

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| Across the globe, there are millions who struggle not only with mental health issues but also the stigma and discrimination associated with psychiatric problems. In fact, many individuals believe that coming out as being gay or speaking about their battle with bankruptcy is much easier than confessing a mental health condition.

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Across the globe, there are millions who struggle not only with mental health issues but also the stigma and discrimination associated with psychiatric problems. In fact, many individuals believe that coming out as being gay or speaking about their battle with bankruptcy is much easier than confessing a mental health condition. The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI), reports that nearly 10 million adults in the United States experience a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.

Individuals may face different types of mental problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders and self-harm, which require diagnosis and professional help for a timely breakthrough. However, there are also some weird psychological disorders, which are so bizarre that they can freak anyone out causing loads of distress. Moreover, the presence of such mental or behavioral conditions mentioned below highlights the mysterious side of the human brain:

Erotomania: It is characterized by a false belief of being loved or admired by someone of a much higher social status such as a celebrity. Those suffering from erotomania live in a fairy tale world where they believe their secret admirers communicate with them through hidden signs, telepathy and coded messages in the media.

Quasimodo syndrome: Also known as body dysmorphic disorder, it refers to a dangerous mental health condition where individuals are obsessed over imaginary or exaggerated physical deformities. Looking in the mirror to find the perfect angle that would conceal the supposed flaws is a characteristic feature of this disorder.

Cryptomnesia: This condition involves a memory impairment, wherein an individual loses the ability to distinguish between what occurs in dreams and what happens in reality. For example, if the individual writes a poem or recollects something that they might have read, then due to cryptomnesia they would not be able to remember the source of the information.

Fregoli delusion: Such a condition makes patients believe that under the guise of strangers, hides a close and familiar acquaintance who constantly changes appearances only to pursue them. In fact, this disorder is a bizarre psychological delusion inducing a mistaken belief in patients that every individual they encounter is the same person in disguise.

Capgras delusion: Someone grappling with this syndrome often believes that they have been replaced or taken over by an entity, which spookily resembles them. In fact, they end up attributing the bad deeds committed by them to the entity or their double, who seems to be a carbon copy of them. Studies also suggest that this strange condition could be accompanied by schizophrenia.

Adele syndrome: It is a chronic mental disorder involving a compulsive obsession with love, different from the normal feelings. The syndrome is a slow progressive manic obsession leading to the inevitable destruction of the victim's personality. Sometimes, this disorder could also cause some kind of fetishism where patients gather all kinds of memorabilia relating to their loved one.

Alice in Wonderland syndrome: It is a disorienting neurological condition affecting visual perception with patients experiencing size distortions of everything around them. The case becomes even more complicated when people are unable to comprehend the shape and dimensions of their own bodies.

Paraphrenia: This disorder is a mixture of paranoid delusions and feelings of grandiosity with affected people grappling with false memories and pseudo-hallucinations. The paranoia and hallucinations can appear in the form of threatening or accusatory voices coming from the surroundings of the affected person.

Multiple personality disorder: It is also known as dissociative identity disorder that splits an individual's personality into multiple different personalities within the same body. Each personality can have a different temperament, age, gender, viewpoint and mental ability. Generally, psychologists attribute such a disorder to severe emotional trauma.

A mental disorder often begins at a slow pace and symptoms may increase in severity as the disease progresses. Moreover, it is important to understand the various symptoms of mental illness to make an accurate diagnosis and seek the relevant professional treatment.
Path to recovery
Sovereign Health offers a variety of customized treatment programs at its mental health rehabilitation centers to cure the person holistically. In addition to individual and group psychotherapy, the patient can also opt for alternative therapeutic activities such as yoga, equine therapy, mindfulness meditation and breathing techniques to regain control of his or her life.

If you or your loved one is battling any mental health issue as well as any underlying health condition, get in touch with us to gain access to the latest and the most innovative treatment methods at our state-of-the-art mental health treatment centers spread across the U.S. You can call our 24/7 helpline number or chat online with our representatives who will be able to answer all your queries related to mental health.

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9 weird mental health disorders that can freak anyone out - Sovereign Health Group

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Across the globe, there are millions who struggle not only with mental health issues but also the stigma and discrimination associated with psychiatric problems. In fact, many individuals believe that coming out as being gay or speaking about their battle with bankruptcy is much easier than confessing a mental health condition.

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Sober living post-rehab: How to support a loved one in recovery

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Sober living post-rehab: How to support a loved one in recovery

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| A person coming out of a rehab is not only detoxified for the substance of abuse and the necessary treatment therefter, but is also empowered with a string of skills to build a healthy, addiction-free life in recovery. Post treatment, he or she should be able to manage to get rid of the shame and stigma attached to addiction through individual and group therapy sessions and should be able to accept himself or herself in totality.

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A person coming out of a rehab is not only detoxified for the substance of abuse and the necessary treatment therefter, but is also empowered with a string of skills to build a healthy, addiction-free life in recovery. Post treatment, he or she should be able to manage to get rid of the shame and stigma attached to addiction through individual and group therapy sessions and should be able to accept himself or herself in totality.

However, the life outside of a rehab is very difficult from what it used to be inside. The life outside the rehab is full of triggers like easy access to addiction substances, susceptibility to being judged, and so on. This might happen in a family environment also. Therefore, when a loved one enters a normal family life, the other members must ensure that they provide the care and support needed for their loved one to navigate into this as smoothly and easily as possible.

Below are some strategies, which if adopted by the family members, can help in recovery management by helping the individual build a successful life post rehab and keep relapse at bay:

Learn and unlearn: Now that the loved one is going to return, the family members must get prepared. They must learn extensively about addiction, how it affects the brain and other areas of life and how they as a unit can support their loved one. It is also indispensable to shun all the stigma and discrimination attached to addiction.

Communicate: It is imperative to have healthy communication with the one in recovery, however, at the same time, one should never become judgmental or too intrusive. Family members must tell their loved ones that they understand and appreciate their efforts of envisaging and creating a life that is free of addiction and that they will extend all the support that is required. Some individuals in recovery prefer to take the ownership of their lives post-treatment while some seek a lot of support. Therefore, it is important to have an open communication with them about their expectation of the support and conduct of the family members, which will help both the parties.

Never ever bring up the past: The loved one might have given a hard time to the entire family during his/her addiction days, but now that he/she is out of that phase, the family members too need to move on. Holding on to the past, reiterating unpleasant incidents or accusing the person will not help anyone. It will only affect the relationships and might also push the recovering addict towards relapse. Therefore, one must refrain from bringing up the past under all circumstances.

Create and support a sober environment: A loved one who has conquered his or her substance use disorder must live in an environment which is free from any substance. Therefore, family members must ensure that the cupboards, refrigerators or bars do not have even a single bottle of alcohol or any prescription medicine. One must refrain from having even a glass of wine in front of the person who is just out of a rehab. Although this might be a tough call for the family members, it will ensure that the loved one does not relapse.

Understanding and accepting the loved one's new life decisions: A very close family member might have difficulty in understanding the kind of support groups a loved one is attending, the new friendships that are forging, and the sometimes-erratic-sometimes-calm demeanor. The solution is, give yourself time. Also, try to shift your perspective and understand that now the individual in recovery will form bonds with people who can be his support system and encourage him/her to be on that path for life. And if he/she is doing that, support him/her as it clearly shows that he/she is committed and wants to invest in his/her recovery.

Recovery management

Sovereign Health is equipped with highly skilled addiction treatment staff members who use their expertise to counsel and ascertain each patient's neurological state as well as any lifestyle issues that could be hampering a client's path to sobriety. We do more than helping our patients through withdrawal; we provide them with numerous therapy options as well as restorative activities designed to both educate and prevent relapse.

Sovereign Health identifies and appreciates all aspects in which addiction takes over one's life. We strongly advocate and believe that recovery is a lifelong process, and part of the Sovereign way is to safeguard that none of its patients is overlooked after leaving our facilities as receiving intensive treatment is just one step in the recovery process.

Our experts follow up with all our alumni on a regular basis to build an interminable support system after our patients leave our facilities. Once the treatment is over, it is important to sustain and nurture the relationships developed in the program so that recovery is effective. For more information about our alumni and recovery management program and how you can benefit from it, call 24/7 helpline number 866-501-9425 or chat online with our representative.

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Sober living post-rehab: How to support a loved one in recovery - Sovereign Health Group Alumni

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| Employees more often than not view their bosses as diabolical, with an overambitious strategy and unachievable targets. Oftentimes, the mere presence of the CEO is enough to send the workers squirming, petrified that they might be at the receiving end of his or her salvos.

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Employees more often than not view their bosses as diabolical, with an overambitious strategy and unachievable targets. Oftentimes, the mere presence of the CEO is enough to send the workers squirming, petrified that they might be at the receiving end of his or her salvos. A study, presented at the Australian Psychological Society Congress in Melbourne last year, has found that one in five corporate executives is psychopath.

The researchers evaluated 261 senior professionals in the United States and found that 21 percent of them exhibited clinically significant levels of psychopathic traits. The researchers advised that business houses should observe personality features rather than a highly decorated CV during recruitments.
Are all these attributes a fallout of psychopathic traits?
If one considers the organization's point of view, the psychotropic traits of bosses are not all bad. There are theories which agree that several CEOs in the Silicon Valley share many psychotropic traits, which actually benefit the company. Their whims and fancies may not go down well with the employees, who find it find hard to fathom making them think that they are working for a psychopath.

According to psychologist Michael Woodward, who worked with psychopathic murderers in prison, a true blue psychopath is one who is a churn-out of a slew of characteristics, and may have emotional, interpersonal, lifestyle and behavioral deficits, yet very adept in camouflaging them. On the exterior, they appear quite charming, gregarious and a personality to kill for, but beneath there is no place for any remorse, callousness and empathy for others.

In fact, many of these features are present in a handful of successful presidents, who scored high on a psychopathic scale. They personify fearless dominance, boldness and a severe lack of emotion. Psychopaths are also seen as indispensable for a company because starting a company itself is an irrational act, and to maintain the company's buoyancy one has to be ruthless and courageous enough to sacrifice everything.

The researchers have also come up with a screening tool to help firms gauge traits of psychopathic personality disorder during recruitment. They hope that very soon the tool will be used by business so that they are able to get the right candidate for the position because a wrong selection can bring in lot of problems to the business.
Signs of psychopathic disorders
Some of the major signs of a psychopathic disorder include:

Superficial charm and glibness

A sense of self-worth, often self-inflated

Perpetual need for stimulation

Lying pathologically

Conning others

Extreme manipulative

Lack of remorse or guilt

Shallow emotions

Callousness and lack of empathy

Dealing with psychopathic disorders
Having attributes or shades of psychopathic qualities in a CEO is different, but when symptoms go out of proportion, treatment becomes necessary. People who exhibit extreme signs of any psychotic disorders should seek immediate treatment, lest symptoms may turn into galling issues. People should not shy away from treatment of mental health problems because of stigma.

Sovereign Health is a formidable mental health caregiver with centers spanning across major places in the U.S. We offer comprehensive treatment for all major mental health disorders where patients gain long-term recovery. If you have a loved one suffering from any mental condition and you are looking for mental health treatment centers, call our 24/7 helpline number for an immediate assistance. Our experts can provide you with necessary information related to our mental health treatment programs.

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Do psychopaths become good CEOs? - Sovereign Health Group

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Employees more often than not view their bosses as diabolical, with an overambitious strategy and unachievable targets. Oftentimes, the mere presence of the CEO is enough to send the workers squirming, petrified that they might be at the receiving end of his or her salvos.

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Supervised injection facility: New approach to curbing drug overdose cases

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Supervised injection facility: New approach to curbing drug overdose cases

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| The United States is reeling under an opioid crisis. Not only prescription drugs but also illicit opioids such as heroin and fentanyl are being abused by people across the U.S. A preliminary data compiled recently by The New York Times shows that drug overdose has become the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50.

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Rising heroin use cost US society over $51 billion in 2015

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Rising heroin use cost US society over $51 billion in 2015

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| Rampant use of heroin in the United States cost the society more than $51 billion in 2015, says a recent research conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Heroin, an opiate used mainly for recreational purpose, is made from morphine.

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FDA asks drug maker to remove powerful opioid from market

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FDA asks drug maker to remove powerful opioid from market

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| Amid the rising concern over opioid epidemic lashing the country, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged a pharmaceutical company to withdraw its powerful opioid drug from the market completely.

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DEA designs safety guidelines for first responders in Minnesota

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DEA designs safety guidelines for first responders in Minnesota

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| Looking at the growing opioid crisis ripping through several states in the country, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has come up with a set of safety guidelines for first responders in Minnesota. These guidelines will help responders and will act as a safety guide, informing them about the dangers of exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

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National Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding alcohol addiction treatment and mental health

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National Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding alcohol addiction treatment and mental health

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| Mental health problems and alcohol consumption are closely related. Alcohol is a depressant that inhibits the function of the central nervous system (CNS) and in such a situation, there is a high probability for the user to make incorrect decisions and act on impulse. Experts say that alcohol can harm the brain and lead to depression.

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Stress Awareness Month: Beware! Long work hours at desk may give stress and anxiety

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Stress Awareness Month: Beware! Long work hours at desk may give stress and anxiety

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The world has shrunk into a cubicle, constricting the periphery of working professionals within the space of individual workstations. Staying glued to the desk is what millennials are doing. With the world at their feet, these young achievers have everything they want. They earn, they splurge and they enjoy like there is no tomorrow.

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The world has shrunk into a cubicle, constricting the periphery of working professionals within the space of individual workstations. Staying glued to the desk is what millennials are doing. With the world at their feet, these young achievers have everything they want. They earn, they splurge and they enjoy like there is no tomorrow.

Yet, there is something amiss in their lives. For all the good things in life, they have traded it with peace and invited the wrath of insurmountable stress in their lives. Their desk job is a veritable glut of stress and anxiety.

A desk job may disrobe an individual of peace and happiness. Numerous studies have revealed that prolonged sitting at one's desk is associated with a plethora of health issues. Ranging from type 2 diabetes to increased rates of heart disease and obesity, and in extreme cases even premature death, continuous sitting on the desk can precipitate serious trouble for workers.
Psychological woes of desk job
Previous studies have revealed that sitting at the workstation for more than six hours can cost an employee dearly. Putting in unbridled long hours at the desk may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. A strenuous desk job corrodes the psychological health of a person.

A 2014 study, led by Michelle Kilpatrick, a psychological scientist at the University of Tasmania, found that the employees who put in long hours and stretches at work, experience increased rates of anxiety and depression compared to others who refrained from sitting longer at work.
Mental stress from desk job tied to overeating
The pressure of meeting a deadline, preparing a presentation, convincing a client over video conferencing or the boss throwing down the gauntlet every now and then may lead to immense stress, derailing eating habits and changing the perception toward food. Studies have found that stressed workers tend to indulge in overeating. Psychological stress induced by prolonged work hours changes one's perception of food, leading to binge eating. When things go awry, it may even give rise to eating disorder.

At times, even options like hitting the gym after a grueling day in office fails to dissipate the accumulated stress. Those spending long hours at desk continue to exhibit higher occurrence of depression and anxiety symptoms in spite of exercising or staying physically active as compared to those who sit for less than three hours a day.

This proves that sitting for longer hours, recoiling in one's conch and escalating job pressures only translate into more gloom. Experts recommend a few breaks in between long work hours to overcome stress and anxiety that might also affect the overall psychological health of an overburdened employee.
Snap out of the cycle and break free
The best way to overcome the problem is to go for a break and take it easy. Once the cycle snaps, much of the stress would invariably dissipate. Whether it is for a few days or a few minutes every two hours, looking from a detached point of view will calm the nerves and give a fresh perspective to tackle any stress and anxiety piled up in a desk job.

Therefore, this Stress Awareness Month, observed in April every year, let's make a resolution to deal with the pressure accompanying the desk job, preparing for a peaceful, happy and fulfilled life.

Whatever be the reason for stress and anxiety, it is paramount to address the issues, so that the symptoms do not exacerbate and snowball into other serious mental conditions. Sovereign Health is a leading mental health care provider in the U.S. with anxiety treatment centers at some major places in the country. Call our 24/7 helpline if you want to know more about our anxiety rehabilitation centers.

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The world has shrunk into a cubicle, constricting the periphery of working professionals within the space of individual workstations. Staying glued to the desk is what millennials are doing. With the world at their feet, these young achievers have everything they want. They earn, they splurge and they enjoy like there is no tomorrow.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Your unused meds may lead to addiction

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Your unused meds may lead to addiction

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Do you still have that bottle of prescription opioids in your cabinet or drawer of bedside table that you didn’t use after a visit to the dentist for extracting a tooth or after the ordeal of a hip replacement surgery? If that is the case, your carelessness could cost someone his life. You could be unknowingly contributing to prescription drug abuse by providing your dear ones with an opportunity to lay hands on the unused medicines.

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Do you still have that bottle of prescription opioids in your cabinet or drawer of bedside table that you didn't use after a visit to the dentist for extracting a tooth or after the ordeal of a hip replacement surgery? If that is the case, your carelessness could cost someone his life. You could be unknowingly contributing to prescription drug abuse by providing your dear ones with an opportunity to lay hands on the unused medicines. The National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA) says that most teenagers who abuse prescription drugs get them for free from a friend or relative.

Recent findings have revealed that an alarmingly large number of Americans, including adolescents, are indulging in abuse or excessive use of prescription drugs. Matilda (name changed) from Colorado is one of the millions of opioid addicts who even resorted to whisking away unused prescription drugs to feed her addiction, long after the pain vanished.

It all began with a genuine medical need for a painkiller. Her addiction to pharmaceuticals began at the age of 17 when her doctor prescribed hydrocodone, a strong painkiller, to alleviate her chronic migraine headache. The pill did cure her headache, but it led her to addiction. Soon, popping a pill to enjoy the feeling of being high was all that she craved for. However, in the absence of a valid medical prescription to sustain the flow of these euphoria-inducing pills, she decided to whisk away unused pills from her father's medicine cabinet in addition to frequent doctor shopping to satisfy her cravings.

Such pattern of addiction to prescription drugs has been quite usual and the burgeoning opioid epidemic just proves that. It often begins with a genuine medical need, which paves the way for abuse and dependence. Eventually, prolonged dependence builds tolerance to the drug and the individual needs to ingest higher doses to get the same effect.
A dark reality
The country has woken up to the stark reality that non-medical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives have actually claimed more lives than firearms or road accidents. Though health officials have taken several public awareness initiatives to highlight the gravity of the problem, they aren't doing much to curb the prescription abuse that is spreading unchecked. One of the major reasons for the spike in prescription drug abuse is easy access to the pills. Lack of effective means to dispose of unused medicines is the leading cause, which is fueling addiction.

Abusing and getting hooked on prescription medicines is a grave concern that is crippling not only public health, but also the social and economic well-being of people. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), most abused prescription drugs fall under three categories - opioid painkillers such as Vicodin or Oxycontin; stimulants like Adderall, Concerta or Ritalin; and central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as Valium or Xanax for relieving anxiety. It is a growing dilemma in the United States, especially among teenagers and young adults. When someone takes a prescription drug for a non-medical reason, it poses a great risk of health impairments, besides addiction resulting from abuse. According to the NIDA, about 52 million people aged 12 or older have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons in their lifetimes.

In the wake of the sharp rise in the rates of prescription drug abuse due to lack of effective disposal of unused medicines, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has designated April 29, 2017 as the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day will focus on providing a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs, besides creating awareness about the ongoing opioid addiction crisis and the pressing need for opioid addiction treatment nationwide. For more information on the drug take-back centers near you, you can also check the DEA website.
Sovereign Health can help
Sovereign Health understands the plight of someone who is unable to discontinue the use of harmful prescription drugs despite the negative impact on his or her life. Sovereign Health of San Clemente, CA is there to help with a wide range of opioid addiction treatment services. Our customized opioid treatment programs are tailored to individual needs in order to treat the person holistically. The treatment at Sovereign Health of San Clemente is designed to assist those individuals whose pain has led to an addiction of prescription opioids.

If you or your loved one is battling addiction to opioids or any other prescription drugs, get in touch with Sovereign Health to gain access to the latest and innovative treatment methods at our state-of-the-art opioid addiction treatment centers spread across the U.S. Whether you are looking for our drug addiction treatment centers in California or at a place closer home, a call at our 24/7 helpline or an online chat will be helpful to know about the most effective opioid addiction treatment options at our reliable drug rehab treatment centers.

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Do you still have that bottle of prescription opioids in your cabinet or drawer of bedside table that you didn't use after a visit to the dentist for extracting a tooth or after the ordeal of a hip replacement surgery? If that is the case, your carelessness could cost someone his life.

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Study finds harmful designer drugs in NYC hair samples

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Study finds harmful designer drugs in NYC hair samples

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| Abusing party drugs is not uncommon among young adults in the United States. In fact, partygoers often experiment with designer drugs despite having no knowledge about their constituents. This has now become a major cause of concern since during the past 10 years, many new psychoactive substances (NPS) have entered the drug market.

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Abusing party drugs is not uncommon among young adults in the United States. In fact, partygoers often experiment with designer drugs despite having no knowledge about their constituents. This has now become a major cause of concern since during the past 10 years, many new psychoactive substances (NPS) have entered the drug market. The reason these substances find their way into the lives of young Americans is owing to the fact that when they get introduced into the market there are no laws governing their use. By the time prohibitions kick in, they are already in the wrong hands.

In a new study titled "Hair Testing for Drugs of Abuse and New Psychoactive Substances in a High-Risk Population," a group of researchers made use of the hair-testing method for evaluating pervasiveness of NPS use among nightclub-goers. Notably, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) describes NPS as a recent threat to public health.

For the study published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology in March 2017, the researchers gathered hair samples of 80 young adults outside nightclubs and dance venues in New York City from July 2015 to September 2015. The study found that the most common drugs in use included "bath salts" such as flakka and butylone. It was also revealed that artificial chemicals were common additions to drugs such as ecstasy or "Molly."
Hair analysis, an effective method
Elaborating on why hair analysis was used as opposed to the other common methods of urine or blood testing, one of the co-authors of the study, Dr. Alberto Salomone said, "Hair analysis represents a reliable and well-established means of clinical and forensic investigations to evaluate drug exposure." He added that it was difficult to diagnose most NPS in urine, blood or saliva within days or hours post consumption, though the same could be detected in hair samples even months after use.

The scientists analyzed the hair samples for 82 drugs and NPS. They found that 26 of the samples tested positive for a minimum of one NPS. The most common drug was the bath salt butylone that was found in 25 samples. The researchers also observed the presence of bath salts such as methylone and alpha-PVP (flakka). They noted the presence of two other new stimulants including 4-FA and 5/6-APB in hair strands.
Stimulants and drug presence, a cause of concern
The detection of flakka, also called gravel, is a cause of concern since the drug has been linked to many instances of weird behavior and a number of deaths in South Florida back in 2015. In addition, not much information is available about the level of toxic impact or effects of other recreational drugs and new stimulants rampant in nightclubs and festival scenes. The fact that many people have been using these drugs while remaining largely ignorant of their side effects is in itself disturbing.

The research findings indicate how hair-testing can be used to ratify survey results and information obtained on patterns of drug consumption habits. Also, the observations pinpoint at the increasing pervasiveness of new kinds of drugs, including stimulants in party circles, and the imperative need to keep a tab on sale and availability of drugs in vulnerable areas.
Recovery from addiction is just a call away
Federal agencies, along with law enforcement officials, are focusing on alternate methods that can help tackle the menace of drugs and their sale. Dependence on synthetic drugs can lead to mental health problems and comorbidity of disorders earlier unforeseen. The best way to deal with any addiction is to seek immediate treatment. Sovereign Health understands the plight of someone who is grappling with an addiction to substances. Our customized drug addiction treatment programs are tailored to individual needs in order to treat the person holistically.

If you or your loved one is struggling with addiction to any kind of drug, Sovereign Health can help you gain access to the latest and innovative treatment methods at our state-of-the-art addiction rehab centers spread across the U.S. You may call at our 24/7 helpline number 866-698-4295 for more information about drug addiction treatment programs at our reliable rehab centers or chat with our online representatives for expert advice on drug rehab treatment centers in your vicinity.

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Study finds harmful designer drugs in NYC hair samples - Sovereign Health Group

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Abusing party drugs is not uncommon among young adults in the United States. In fact, partygoers often experiment with designer drugs despite having no knowledge about their constituents. This has now become a major cause of concern since during the past 10 years, many new psychoactive substances (NPS) have entered the drug market.