Coming across depressing song lyrics on a friend's social media status or seeing what appears to be an insinuation that ending their life would be the best course of action can be unnerving. After all, about 800,000 people worldwide, including 45,000 people in the United States, die annually from suicide. In fact, this ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
This Drug Addiction Medication Is Treating Long Covid
Though many people who contracted Covid were fortunate to overcome the virus and return to everyday life, some people continued to experience health problems that came to be known as "long Covid." Until recently, there was no known treatment for this constellation of symptoms. Preliminary research now suggests that ... Read More
How to Cope with Guilt After Losing a Loved One to Addiction
Receiving the devastating news that a loved one has been lost to addiction or suicide is an experience that's never forgotten. Many people worry that they could have done more to help their loved one and prevent the tragedy, which can bring on mental health crisis. During this time, it's important to remember that ... Read More
12 Signs That It’s Time to Get Help for Addiction
Life sometimes gets in the way of drinking and drug use, especially if the pattern of behavior is the direct cause of serious consequences. While it is difficult to know when to draw a line, for others or yourself, when the thought occurs that, "Maybe I need some rehab," it could be a sign that it's time to get help ... Read More
How Drugs Took Center Stage in Rockstar Lemmy’s Life and Death
Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as Lemmy, was an English musician that was the founder, bassist, lead singer and main songwriter for the rock band Motorhead. His gravelly voice has been named as one of the most recognizable in rock, and many musicians look to him as an icon. Lemmy was born in Stoke-on-Trent, a ... Read More
What Is a Group Facilitator?
High-quality addiction treatment centers employ various professional and semi-professional individuals to operate treatment programs. Within the umbrella of "addiction specialists," there may be medical doctors (including general practitioners or psychiatrists), nurse practitioners, psychiatric professions (i.e. ... Read More
How Air Quality Can Affect Mental Health
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) system, a measure used by the EPA to determine daily air quality (AQ), categorizes air quality via these six colors: Green: good AQ Yellow: acceptable AQ, but with a slight risk for individuals who are especially sensitive to air contaminates Orange: unhealthy for sensitive ... Read More
Sober Strategies Playbook: Tips for Staying Sober
Recovery from a substance use disorder or addiction is rarely an easy path. Some days will be a breeze, while others can be downright scary and overwhelming. Ultimately, it's important to remember that relapses happen to almost everyone. In fact, some research estimates that up to 80 percent of people seeking long-term ... Read More
