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Substance dependence is a major problem Worldwide, Pakistan being no exception. The drugs commonly used in Pakistan are Cannabis, Opium, Alcohol, Codeine, Heroin and many Tranquilizers. United Nations Office for Drug and Crime (UNODC, 2013) data revealed that about 6.7 million substance dependents with age range of 15-64 found in Pakistan. One in every 27 persons in Pakistan is using drugs while nearly 25% of the youth population is involved in some form of drug abuse in Pakistan, opiate users are about 1% which is also very high prevalence.

Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

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Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to Read more

Turning Addiction into Recovery

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Turning Addiction into Recovery
There were specific tools designed for addiction recovery with evidence-based science for a successful and holistic journey to sobriety. These tools encompass the long process from quitting to Read more

ADDITION OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION

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Aims: Home detoxification is a recognized method of treating problem drinkers within their own home environment. The aim of this research is to determine whether a relatively brief psychological Read more

HOME DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMME

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Aims: Home detoxification is a recognized method of treating problem drinkers within their own home environment. The aim of this research is to determine whether a relatively brief psychological Read more

What Is Holistic Therapy?

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Holistic therapy, also sometimes referred to as holistic psychotherapy or body-centered psychotherapy, is an integrative type of therapy that incorporates both traditional and non-traditional Read more

What is Psychiatric Disorder

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Your mental health affects every facet of your life: your relationships, your career, your self-esteem, and your ability to communicate effectively and contribute to your community. If your mental Read more

What is behavioral therapy?

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Behavioral therapy is an umbrella term for types of therapy that treat disorders. This form of therapy looks to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. It’s Read more

What is the 12-Step Program?

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The 12-Step program, first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous, is a 12-step plan in order to overcome addictions and compulsions. The basic premise of this model is that people can help one Read more

What are the causes of Drug Addiction?

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Majority of drug addicts usually start with soft drugs like 'Chaaliya', 'Naswar', 'Gutka' and 'Paan' and then move to the hard drugs like Cannabis, Heroin, Opium, Cocaine, Ice etc. The purchase of Read more

Drug Addiction in Pakistan

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Substance dependence is a major problem Worldwide, Pakistan being no exception. The drugs commonly used in Pakistan are Cannabis, Opium, Alcohol, Codeine, Heroin and many Tranquilizers. United Read more