It's common for people with antisocial personality disorder to struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Drugs and alcohol can increase risky behavior, and those who stop using tend to be less likely to engage in criminal behavior and conflicts. Depending on severity, outpatient and inpatient treatments are available. For struggles with alcohol or drugs, one can see a substance abuse specialist on a weekly basis. For a severe addiction, one may benefit from a treatment program, which monitors withdrawal as well as emotional, mental, and medical functioning. Talk to a therapist to see what treatment options best suit the person's needs. Once treatment has been obtained, it's important to follow up treatment with support groups. Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous can be helpful in treating and managing drug or alcohol addictions. Having the support of other people and attending weekly meetings can help with accountability. Many people with ASPD have a gambling problem. While specific treatment for gambling is minimal, individuals are encouraged to attend Gamblers Anonymous. It's common for people who have ASPD to suffer from other mental health disorders, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and somatic disorders. While treating the symptoms of ASPD, it's also important to treat accompanying disorders. Seek therapy to address any co-occurring psychological disorders and/or obtain medication from a psychiatrist. Those diagnosed with ASPD are at heightened risk for suicide. They may think impulsively or engage in reckless behavior, leading to premature death. Monitor suicidal tendencies, which may include talking about death or suicide, giving away all of one's possessions, talking about not having a reason to live or feeling hopeless, and withdrawing socially. If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or live chat online at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/, available 24 hours each day, 7 days each week. You can Call Emergency Services or check yourself into the Emergency Department at your local hospital.
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One-sentence summary -- Treat addictions. Attend support groups for addiction. Treat co-occurring mental health conditions. Monitor suicide risk.

Use an ice pack wrapped in a soft towel. Lie on your back and place the ice pack underneath you on the spot where the spasm occurred. Relax in this position for about 20 minutes, breathing deeply. You may want to lie on an incline to reduce the pressure on your back. For a lower back spasm, you may get more relief if you elevate your legs. Repeat as needed every 2 hours for the next 48 to 72 hours. Don't lay on the ice pack for more than 20 minutes at a time, and don't fall asleep on an ice pack. Prolonged exposure can cause frostbite or nerve damage. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications can help reduce pain and inflammation. Common OTC NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). You may also get relief from acetaminophen (Tylenol). While it does not have anti-inflammatory properties, it has a smaller chance of upsetting your stomach. You can also try a muscle relaxant, like Flexall or Percogesic. Use the smallest dose possible, as these can cause drowsiness. While your first instinct after a back spasm may be to lie down, a short walk will get your blood moving and can help jumpstart the healing process. Start with short walks every hour or so immediately following the spasm. If you lay down for too long, you can actually make the problem worse. Inactivity causes your muscles to stiffen, which can lead to more pain or even another spasm. Walking and other low-stress aerobic activity, like swimming, are great things to do during the first 2 weeks. Start slowly and gradually increase your length of exercise over this time. After 3 days, the initial swelling and inflammation will have gone down. At this point, you can start using heat to increase blood flow and loosen your muscles. Use a commercial heat pack, or soak in a warm bath. Moist heat is preferable because it won't cause dehydration. Staying well hydrated is important both for the treatment and prevention of muscle spasms generally. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory medication that works to decrease inflammation around your nerves. While it acts similarly to OTC anti-inflammatory medications, the relief lasts several months rather than just a few hours. A cortisone injection only relieves the pain associated with your muscle spasms. It does not treat the underlying cause.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply ice for 20 minutes. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever. Try to walk around. Apply moist heat after 72 hours. Ask your doctor for a cortisone injection.

Depending on your niche's location, it may not have access to ample lighting, meaning the objects inside will be difficult to see. If this is the case, try adding accent lights to your wall compartment. Most people install small, low-watt spotlights inside their niche's ceiling, similar to a museum display. However, you can also install accent lights by: Gluing a LED strip along the edges of the niche. Placing a tap light inside the niche. Pointing external spotlights at the niche. Unlike accent lights, which just add luminance, pendant lamps serve as both a lighting fixture and an artistic statement. Wired via a hole in the niche's ceiling, these lamps hang down and take up a large amount of space, pulling people's eyes to the area. Depending on your desired aesthetic, try going with a sleek, modern lamp or a more elegant fixture reminiscent of a chandelier. If your wall compartment has enough light already, try adding candles for purely aesthetic reasons. Large, tall candles will create an elegant look reminiscent of religious services and holidays. Small tea lights will create a more romantic display, bathing the area in warm light.
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Install accent lights to show off the objects inside your niche. Put in a pendant lamp for a more elegant look. Set candles in your niche to create more natural lighting.