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 What is Social Media Addiction?
Akansha Sahay
June 27, 2022
Social media has become a vital part of our daily lives. When you meet a new person, your first means to connect with them is through social media. When you are at the red light for two minutes or trying to fall asleep at night for over an hour, social media is your source of entertainment. Social media sites utilize…

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How can a healthy diet help addiction recovery? 
Akansha Sahay
Leaving Las Vegas, Trainspotting and Requiem for a dream are some of the most hard-hitting films that depict substance abuse and its consequences. One thing that is common in almost all these movies is that the actors who play the roles of addicts are thin, gaunt and look extremely malnourished. The reason for this is art imitates life and in…

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LGBTQ+ Do’s and Don’ts: A guide to being a better LGBTQ+ Ally.
Akansha Sahay
We are a generation that is determined not to repeat the mistakes of our forefathers. We are not sexist, we are not racist, and we do not body shame; in short, we are “woke”. Yet when it comes to being a true ally to the people of the LGBTQ+ community, why is it that we find ourselves lost? The answer…

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Voluntary vs Involuntary rehab
Akansha Sahay
May 20, 2022
Rishab and Ayush were at the same rehabilitation centre for their drug addiction issues. They were offered standardized treatment for addiction along with personal counselling sessions. At the end of 6 months, both were released from care, however, while Rishab continued to stay clean even months after release, Ayush had a non-fatal overdose within weeks of release. While there are…

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Things you can do this mental health awareness month
Akansha Sahay
May 17, 2022
“We should make it clear that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength.” - Michelle Obama One in four people suffers from a mental illness in a given year. The prevalence of stigma in this area comes in the way of people seeking treatment. A study showed that about 47% of people express higher judgment towards…

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How does social media affect mental health
Akansha Sahay
May 3, 2022
In today’s world, your smartphone is an integral part of your life. If you are like most people, you probably can not imagine leaving the house without your phone. According to reports, we spend about 7 hours on the internet on a daily basis. Out of that, we spend about 2 hours and 30 minutes on social media. In a…

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The history and evolution of addiction recovery
Akansha Sahay
April 26, 2022
Humans have used addictive psychoactive substances since ancient times. They were used by priests in religious ceremonies to reach states of dissociative trance and by healers for medicinal purposes with opium being the drug of choice. The general population also partook in addictive substances like alcohol, nicotine and caffeine which were more socially accepted. The problems of addiction started arising…

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Inpatient Rehab vs Outpatient Treatment
Akansha Sahay
April 19, 2022
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab Treatment. Which is a better option? There comes a point in life where any person with addiction has to choose between recovery with rehab or continuing on the path of substance abuse and risk mental and physical breakdown and even death. At this crucial juncture, it is often the family and friends who decide on behalf…

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10 Signs of a good mental health
Akansha Sahay
What is mental health? Most of us have some idea about it. We have been celebrating World Mental Health Day every 10th October for the last 30 years and it has helped us identify factors affecting mental health and the different mental health disorders that exist. We know the signs to look out for to figure if someone is depressed…

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 Narcotics Anonymous
Akansha Sahay
March 30, 2022
Narcotics Anonymous, also called as NA, is a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) where individuals with drug addiction problems can seek support in the recovery and healing process. The support is often offered by recovering drug addicts or individuals who have overcome their drug addictions.   Thousands of NA members hold roughly 76,000 closed and open narcotics anonymous…

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Alcoholics Anonymous
Akansha Sahay
March 29, 2022
The fast-paced life we lead is a constant race to get the next best thing. Everyone is hustling to complete their education with impressive grades, securing a dream job, buying the dream home and car, the list goes on and on. However, with all haste and competition comes immense pressure. Most people turn to various substances like cigarettes, alcohol, and…

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 Tobacco vs Marijuana
Akansha Sahay
March 24, 2022
Living in this cutthroat world, you are constantly competing in every aspect of your life. Whether it's your school, office, or business, you will find competition everywhere. Getting ahead in this race is a highly stressful job that keeps you worried and anxious. To cope with emotional strain, you often resort to various coping mechanisms. Smoking is a common relaxation…

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Why do I feel like smoking when I drink alcohol?
Akansha Sahay
March 23, 2022
The current lifestyle in this fast-paced world contains countless habits and routines that are unhealthy for our bodies. Be it your unusual sleeping patterns or excessive consumption of carbs and sugar. All these actions harm your physical and mental health and have a direct impact on your performance and capabilities. Smoking and drinking alcohol are two vices that are high…

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How do I know if I have a mental illness?
Akansha Sahay
March 22, 2022
How often do we say, “I am depressed” when all we are feeling is a bit of sadness over a trivial issue? We call our bosses psychos and our juniors retards and some of our choicest name-callings involves words like mad, schizo, demented, hyper, etc. These are some of the most severe types of mental illnesses that we have been…

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Guide to overcoming food addiction
Akansha Sahay
March 21, 2022
We live in a world of hyper consumerism and the food industry is right on top. From Apps on our smartphones that will deliver food in 15 minutes or less, to a number of restaurants and food stalls on the street outside our homes, to shopping malls with huge food courts. We are surrounded by food. So, it’s not a…

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