Reading Time: 3 MinutesSubstance abuse has had a devastating impact on the lives of millions in the United States. As substance use and abuse continue to ravage communities, researchers are working on treatment approaches that can ensure a successful recovery from addiction. Religious beliefs and spiritual practices in preventing use and relapse were commonly thought of in the […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesTraditionally, behavioral health treatment providers have treated substance abuse and mental illnesses as specifically separate conditions that are solely a substance or mental disorder. However, it has been recognized that substance abuse and mental health issues rarely occur alone. To adequately treat behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders and mental illnesses, providers have recognized […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesWe live in a society where millions of Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol but only a small portion receive proper treatment. Addiction is a disease that influences one’s mind and behavior. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health NSUDH 2014 report, nearly 22 million Americans age 12 and older had […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesOver the years, advanced technological innovations have brought about major changes in the field of communication. With the advancement of internet, cell phones, and other electronic gadgets, the lives of people have substantially changed. Although the changes have brought positive outcomes to our lives, an addiction to cell phones has developed. This is demonstrated by […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesEven though there is increased information and acceptance of mental health problems, the adversity concerning suicide and self-harm among teenagers is still thriving in America. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), more than 40,000 Americans lose their lives because of suicide every year. Suicide is the nation’s 10th leading cause of death, […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMemories, although expressed differently, play a central part in our routine life. This includes the evolution of someone’s individuality which is conceived as a consequence of interconnections among memories. Various brain imaging studies have revealed that the part of the brain, called the hippocampus, is known to be crucial for memory formation. This stands equally […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesAround 100,000 American teens and young adults experience first-episode psychosis (FEP) each year. FEP, also known as early psychosis, occurs when an individual has trouble differentiating what is real and imaginary. The first signs and symptoms of psychosis may be highly distressful and confusing for many people, as they are often characterized by a loss […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesSubstance Abuse is a Family Disease: How Does Substance Abuse Impact the Children? One of the biggest misconceptions about substance abuse is that it only affects and hurts the person who is drinking or taking drugs. The fact is, the immediate family — predominately the spouse and children — is usually affected most. Substance Abuse […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesSelf-Care: A Reminder to Take Good Care of Yourself in this Crazy and Stressful Life. “How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that shape our self-worth, so we must care for ourselves in every way, every day.” – Sam Owen In the present world, where things seem all hurried, we often become so […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesNearly two-thirds of the U.S. population drinks alcohol regularly, and, consequently, four million adults are identified as having some form of liver disease, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Liver disease is one of the most prevailing and remarkably responsible factors for morbidity and mortality due to alcohol, yet it […]
