Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More
Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?
According to the CDC, approximately 4% of American adults take prescription sleeping pills regularly. The real number of individuals relying on some form of sleeping pill for help is much higher if you include individuals taking over-the-counter sleeping pills. Sleep is critical to our overall mental, emotional, and ... Read More
What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting
It can feel intimidating to think about attending your first AA meeting. You might not be sure what to expect. The thought of sharing your struggle with a room full of strangers can feel overwhelming and unnatural. But the fact remains that AA is a highly successful program for most and keeps many people sober. This is ... Read More
Why It’s Important To Keep Going to AA
There are many sayings and motivational phrases used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. "One day at a time," "Progress, not perfection" and the Serenity Prayer are a few commonalities most members going to AA can attest to hearing more than once. However, perhaps the most important and regularly uttered mantra of ... Read More
The Effects of Hair Loss on Self-Esteem and Mental Health
If you've ever brushed your hair and had to do quite a bit of cleanup afterward or been shocked at how much hair is in the drain after wash day, you probably already know how it feels to deal with hair loss. Hair loss, formally known as alopecia, can happen for a variety of reasons, including age, hormonal imbalances, ... Read More
How .05 BAC Bills and Tighter Drunk-Driving Standards Work
Data released in mid-2021 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the year was on pace for the highest number of drunk driving fatalities since 2006. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it a crisis, saying, “More than 20,000 people died on U.S. roads in the first six ... Read More
Kpin, Xannys and Clon: The Commonly Abused Benzos
Anxiety has become a problem of epic proportions. A recent report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that more than 40% of adults in Florida have experienced anxiety and depression. Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos or pharmaprams, are frequently prescribed by doctors to help alleviate the ... Read More
The Dangers of Mixing Benzos and Opioids
Benzos and opioids are both powerful and potentially dangerous classes of drugs, and mixing the two can create potentially dangerous situations. In some scenarios, a person might be told to mix benzos and opioids under close medical supervision, but doing so without the watchful oversight of a qualified medical ... Read More
