Recovery from addiction is a challenging, ongoing process, and for some, it involves repeated cycles of progress and setbacks, known as chronic relapse. Studies show that approximately 40-60% of individuals in recovery experience relapse, highlighting…
Have you ever felt sad, worried, or stressed about something in your life? These are common feelings for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Sometimes, these feelings can be hard to deal with on…
People might assume that it is easy to identify whether a person is suffering from a mental health condition. Society has taught us that people suffering from issues such as depression and anxiety wear those…
Quitting alcohol after a period of heavy or prolonged use can be a major milestone in the journey to sobriety. However, it often comes with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Living with a recovering addict is a journey filled with challenges, healing, and personal growth. It is a situation that requires understanding, patience, and an unwavering commitment to support.
Childhood trauma can have lasting, often devastating, effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly impact the development of addiction and mental health disorders, with studies linking higher ACEs…
Living with anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when it comes hand-in-hand with dissociation. Many people with anxiety disorders report episodes of feeling disconnected from themselves or their surroundings — an experience known as dissociation.
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a condition that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. While it may start as casual drinking, the condition can progressively become a severe…
Drug detoxification is a critical step in the recovery process for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. During detox, the body works to eliminate drugs, and this process often triggers a variety of symptoms, including…
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals on multiple levels, influencing how they perceive themselves, how others perceive them, and the quality of care they receive.
There is a running joke about alcohol and how it is the best problem-solver, as it helps a person forget problems, even if only for a while. Many think this is mostly due to alcohol…
Mixing trazodone and alcohol together is pretty risky, as it can intensify one’s intoxication. This could have the potential to also intensify drowsiness and could also result in an overdose.
MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. Vahid Osman, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Osman completed a residency at Austin State Hospital. He has over 32 years of experience in Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
