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The Toxic Allure: How Addiction Became a Luxury in the Age of Social Media

  👕 Elevate Your Style: Check out our exclusive line of shirts in collaboration with 4th Wall! 🎮 The Girls of Night City ! OwO Welcome to the toxic world of addiction, where the deadly embrace of mind-numbing substances and self-destructive behaviour has become an all too common reality. One of the key contributors to the rising trend of addiction is the insidious influence of social media.  From endless scrolling to the temptation of influencer culture, social media has lured many into the abyss of addiction. This blog will explore the toxic allure of addiction and discuss how social media contributes to this crisis.  So let's dive into this disturbing reality and see how we can break free from the chains of addiction in the age of social media. The Luxury of Addiction in the Age of Social Media As social media continues to dominate our daily lives, we’re seeing the rise of a new economy: the addiction economy. This economy is built around the constant dopamine hits of...

The Evolution of Mental Health Care: From Old Asylums to Outlast

  Ever since the dawn of civilization, mental health has been a complex and misunderstood aspect of human behavior. Early beliefs about mental illness involved attributing supernatural causes to it, such as possession by evil spirits. This led to the practice of exorcisms and other cruel and inhumane forms of treatment. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the rise of large mental institutions, also known as asylums, only made things worse. Patients were often subjected to painful restraints, overcrowding, and unsanitary conditions that only served to exacerbate their symptoms.  Thankfully, the field of mental health care has come a long way since then. The rise of modern mental health care has paved the way for more effective treatments, such as psychotherapy and psychiatric medication. Patients are no longer viewed as incurable and hopeless cases; they are now seen as individuals with unique needs and struggles that require specialized care. While there is still much work to be d...