Reading Time: 3 MinutesThere is no single underlying cause for suicide. Suicide often occurs when life stressors far exceed the current coping abilities of an individual who is battling a mental health disorder. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Communities come together and share their stories and resources to help spread awareness about suicide in hopes of […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had overdose on opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in his system when he was found dead in his Texas hotel room July 1, according to a toxicology report released Friday by the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office. The cause of death is listed as a mixture of ‘alcohol, fentanyl […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesThe three shootings, first in El Paso, Texas, and then in Dayton, Ohio, are the latest instances of deadly mass shootings in 2019, bringing the total number up to 255. As of Aug. 5, which was the 217th day of the year, there have been 255 mass shootings in the U.S., according to data from […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesSubstance abuse in the workplace affects both employers and employees with drastic risks to safety, productivity, and reputations. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) estimates companies lose $100 billion a year due to alcohol and drug-related incidents. Take a closer look 8% of the American adult and adolescent population is affected by […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesSocial media is often the highlight reel of the best part of one’s life. Many of the posts and photos are staged while others are meant to portray a false sense of security. Studies have linked the use of social media to depression, anxiety, poorer sleep quality, lower self-esteem, inattention, and hyperactivity, often in teens […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTeenagers and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders. During this time period in their lives, they are going through a stressful transition. Navigating high school, balancing independence while still being raised by parents, the stress of college admissions and facing peer pressure can contribute to mental health disorders such as […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesTreatment for PTSD includes both medication management and psychotherapy approaches. Many individuals may have co-occurring disorders with substance abuse, and as a result, it is imperative to treat both the substance abuse disorder and PTSD. The two medications that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil), […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe month of June is dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the general public. Initially, in 2010, the United States Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day but to raise further awareness; in 2014 the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness. The number does […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesEmotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shattered your sense of security, making you feel helpless in a dangerous world. Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves an individual feeling overwhelmed and isolated can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t include physical […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesDrinking after sobriety or using drugs after kicking the habit can be extremely discouraging; especially after you have successfully completed a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program. You may feel like you have not only let yourself down but you have let everyone around you down. Keep in mind that the relapse itself is not […]
