by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
What is Dual Diagnosis? The Overlap Between Addiction and Mental Illness “I tried treating my depression. Then I tried quitting the drugs. But nothing worked until someone looked at both, together.” Feeling like you’re being tugged in two different directions is...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Can Addiction Change Personality? Here’s What Science Says “They’re not the same person anymore.” It’s a sentence we often hear from family members of those caught in addiction. What begins as a habit or coping mechanism slowly transforms not just routines...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
The Dark Side of Painkillers: How Prescription Drugs Hook You “It started with an injury. A few pills to take the edge off. Then slowly, silently, something shifted. I wasn’t just using them for pain, I needed them to feel okay.” Most people don’t plan on getting...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Are You Emotionally Addicted? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore “You call it love. But it feels like withdrawal. Obsession. Anxiety. Relief, then panic. What if it’s not love, but emotional addiction wearing its mask?” We often associate addiction with substances,...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
The Role of Peer Pressure in Teen Addiction: What Parents Miss “They said it was harmless. Everyone was doing it. And in that moment, saying no felt like standing alone on an island I wasn’t ready for.” Teenagers don’t always tell us everything, and sometimes, what...
