There's a commonly held belief that hitting "rock bottom" is necessary for recovery from substance abuse. Addiction doesn't happen overnight. It's a process that takes a while before spiraling out of control. In the early stages of problematic use of drugs or alcohol, effective intervention treatment can help prevent a ... Read More
The Anxious Generation: What’s Stressing Them Out?
The term anxious generation refers to students and young people born after 1995, especially those born from early 2010 to the present. Changes in technology, potential money problems, and school stress have put pressure on this age group. According to data, approximately 60% of all high school students in the United ... Read More
Men, Emotions, and When Vulnerability Is “Masculine”
For decades, little boys have grown up being told limiting beliefs about what it means to be a man. Boys and men often hear they shouldn't cry or share their feelings and that being emotionless is equivalent to being "tough" and "male." These toxic pressures surrounding manhood have many negative impacts on men, ... Read More
Rehab After a DUI: Some Things to Consider
Driving under the influence is a big problem in the United States. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National Centers for Statistics and Analysis found that alcohol-impaired driving caused 13,524 deaths in 2022. This equates to one person dying every 39 minutes. Alcohol-related crashes are also ... Read More
The Zyn Pouch – Risks of Addiction and Abuse
More than 18% of adults in the United States use tobacco products, with the majority using cigarettes and e-cigarettes. As the negative benefits of smoke-based tobacco use become widely known and people seek ways to use nicotine without those risks, however, smokeless tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, are ... Read More
How Much Do Drugs Cost?
Many factors affect the prices of illicit drugs, making it difficult to provide exact prices for them. The price can even vary regionally because they're affected by supply and demand just like other goods. The economic conditions in a given area also matter. Drugs may cost more in an affluent area simply because ... Read More
Bob Dylan: The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Health
Bob Dylan is an American singer and is considered one of the best songwriters of all time. He's had a career that spans over 60 years of making rock and folk music that's influenced many generations. Dylan rose to fame in the 1960s, so it's no surprise his public image has had mentions of drug use. After all, many ... Read More
“Silent Warriors”: The Mental Health Struggles of Veterans
Veterans in the United States face unique mental health issues that can sometimes be severe. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.7 million veterans receive treatment for mental health disorders each year. Why do veterans isolate themselves from the care they need? Many veterans suffer ... Read More
