The subject of needle exchanges for IV drug users has been controversial since Tacoma, WA, adopted the first such program in 1988. Advocates urged local governments to allow people who inject drugs to get fresh needles as a harm-reduction approach to HIV and other epidemic diseases. Opponents resisted legitimizing the ... Read More
Students in Teletherapy: The Trend on College Campuses
More than 60% of college students report experiencing at least one mental health issue during the academic year, citing reasons such as academic pressure, depression, anxiety and financial difficulties as some of the top problems. As the mental health crisis on college campuses continues to rise, on-site health clinics ... Read More
Atelophobia: When Imperfection Is Very Scary
Everyone has moments when they doubt their ability to accomplish a task. Most people can shake the feeling in a day or two. However, experiencing a persistent fear of imperfection that impacts your daily functioning may signify a larger issue. Atelophobia is a diagnosable mental health condition that can cause extreme ... Read More
What Does the Bible Say About Using Marijuana?
Marijuana use is more common than ever. In 2021 about 19% of Americans used weed at least once. Shifting attitudes and legalization have made marijuana socially and culturally normalized in American culture. Of those who weekly attend religious services, 29% see marijuana use as Very or Somewhat positive (Gallup ... Read More
Fatigued After Quitting Alcohol? The Scoop on a Common Symptom in Recovery
In 2024, 16.6 million Americans aged 18 to 25 admitted to drinking alcohol in a single month. This statistic implies that drinking alcohol is heavily normalized, especially for younger people. However, regular drinking comes with a wide range of side effects, and if you try to stop without entering a detox program, you ... Read More
Long Term Suboxone® Use – What If I’m on Suboxone for the Rest of My Life?
Addiction to opioids and heroin is nothing new, but some of the ways we treat it are. In the past, methadone was the standard medication used to help people abusing opiates stay sober, but this came with significant downsides. Methadone still produces a powerful high, and users began to abuse it in the same way that ... Read More
Kleptomania: What and How Common Is It?
Roughly 0.6% of the population in the United States, or 1.4 million people, suffer from kleptomania. Despite this, many are unaware of what this affliction entails and how to manage and treat the symptoms. Having an understanding of the condition and how it alters decision-making is vital to seek help for yourself ... Read More
Toluene & Benzene: The Huffer’s High
What Is Huffing? Inhaling, or huffing, chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinner and adhesives containing toluene and benzene produces a high similar to alcohol intoxication — loss of inhibition, slurred speech, euphoria, dizziness and disorientation. Most inhalants are central nervous system depressants that are ... Read More
