Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly portrayed in television shows and movies, usually among war veterans returning from combat. However, even as greater visibility is given to this mental illness, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it is, who can experience it and how it affects friends and ... Read More
Five Quick Tips for Preventing a Sleeping Pill Overdose
Note: if you are concerned about an overdose, please contact poison control or immediately dial 911. Even over-the-counter sleeping pills can be dangerous in high doses. Sleep is among the most important bodily functions. Getting adequate rest is critical for brain and organ health and performance during the day. ... Read More
3 Things Michael Phelps Learned From His Depression Struggles
He is the most decorated Olympic competitor in history. The epitome of what a successful athlete achieves over a career. Lauded by fellow competitors and the media, adored by his fans, Michael Phelps' life looked like an American success story. But for Michael Phelps, depression was a constant companion, so bad at some ... Read More
Use These Workouts to Snap Out of a Depressive Spell
Nearly any type of physical fitness routine can improve psychological health. Research shows that exercise can provide relief from a more garden-variety case of the blues and from clinical depression. (In the second case, medication and therapy are typically the first-line treatment, but often are accompanied by the ... Read More
Can You Reverse the Damage of Alcohol?
Alcohol is among the most popular abused substances in both the United States and around the world. Over 80% of American adults have had at least one drink, while 70% have had a drink in the last year and over 50% in the last month. Unlike other substances that can be highly addictive and prone to substance use ... Read More
Alcohol Sensitivity: Who’s Most Vulnerable?
You may have heard of alcohol tolerance, which is a social concept. People with a high tolerance can drink a lot without becoming intoxicated, and people with a low tolerance are the opposite. What you may not be aware of is that the oversimplification of the concept of alcohol tolerance is hiding another issue from ... Read More
Drug Profile: CBD
"Cannabidiol" (CBD), or "hemp oil" may seem like a new discovery, but it has actually been cultivated for thousands of years. Many cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, used the cannabis plant and its derivatives for healing, and cannabis was most likely one of the first plants cultivated for the purpose of making ... Read More
Rx SOS: What to Do if You Lose Your Prescription on Vacation
With the rush of everything, there is to do before you leave for your vacation, you may forget medication for your holiday. You remembered to pack the extra batteries for the camera and plenty of shoes, but your medications, which you rely on, are still sitting on the bathroom counter. You didn’t even realize it until ... Read More
