Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe opioid epidemic has been ravishing through the United States of America since the 1990s and it has been worsening over the years. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, the number of individuals who have died from opioid overdose since 1999 has nearly quadrupled, and in 2014, the most recent year for […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Importance of Family Support During Your Teenager’s Substance Abuse Recovery Cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, opioids, inhalants, and hallucinogens all have one thing in common; they have an addictive potential in teenagers and adolescents. Research has shown that the frontal lobe in the brain, which is primarily responsible for impulse control, problem-solving, memory, and language, does […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesCommon Myths About Depression: Debunked. A major depressive disorder is characterized by a sad mood, inability to concentrate, loss of interest and other symptoms that affect how an individual thinks and feels. This disorder can result in stress at home, poor workplace performance, and turmoil in relationships. It is the leading cause of disability in […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesOpioids are natural pain-relieving medications cultivated from the poppy plant since 3400 B.C. Today most of these prescription painkillers are man-made and synthesized by pharmaceutical companies or through illegal makeshift laboratories and are sold on the street and distributed all over the world creating an addictive opioid epidemic. Naturally occurring opioids such as morphine and […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesBipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mood disorder characterized by periods of profound depression that alternate with periods of excessive elation and irritable mood known as mania. Individuals will suffer from extreme mood swings that interfere with personal relationships, occupational function, and daily activities. Bipolar disorder is one of the most stigmatized mental […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesPrescription Pill Abuse & Addiction Treatment in America. According to statistics, prescription drug abuse causes the largest percentage of deaths from drug overdoses. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US in 2005, opioid painkillers were the most commonly found drugs, accounting for 38.2% of these deaths. Without professional treatment, addiction to prescription drugs […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAccording to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults are diagnosed with an alcohol abuse disorder and millions of more individuals engage in risky behaviors such as binge drinking that can potentially lead to alcohol abuse disorder. Alcohol can affect […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTeenagers can be demanding and challenging for many parents. This age group is often struggling to discover their true identity while juggling how to fit in with their peer group and gaining independence from their parents. Raging hormones, impulsive behaviors, and challenging authority are all pretty normal in the teenage phase however it is important […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAll too often individuals will say that they are depressed when they are feeling fed up or when things in their lives are not going as planned. And equally often, after a few days, these feelings disappear. However when an individual’s sullen mood begins to last for a few weeks and interferes with their daily […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesSubstance abuse is one of the most problematic public health concerns in the United States. In 2017, more than 72,000 Americans were killed due to drug overdoses, reflecting a 13 percent increase over the previous year and a 2-fold increase over the past decade, according to the estimates by Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In […]
