According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-third of Americans experienced anxiety during the August 2020–February 2021 timeframe. The COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest were significant contributors to the rise in anxiety levels. Someone who already has anxiety can ... 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.
How Long Does It Take to Become Addicted to Weed?
According to a study published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in 2018, an estimated 43.5 million Americans aged 12 and over, or about 16 percent of the population, used marijuana in the year prior. While most people can stop using weed relatively easily, this isn't the case for ... Read More
5 Personality Traits That Are Prone to Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Worrying about a bill, a mistake at work, or if your child will pass their math class is often inevitable. But persistent anxiety that is overwhelming and seemingly impossible to control is frequently a clinical condition that may not go away without treatment. According to ... Read More
How the 12-Step Tradition “Attraction Rather Than Promotion” Works in AA
Much emphasis is put on the 12 steps in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, but these programs also have what they call the 12 traditions. These are basically tenets and guidelines for how these programs work and why they do what they do. Tradition 11 in the 12 steps is based on the idea of ... Read More
What Are the Signs of Quarantine Depression?
COVID-19 has turned daily life upside down for many since its arrival at the beginning of 2020. Millions of people have been laid off or had changes to their employment that led to decreased hours and increased financial stress. Children were required to do remote schooling, which changed family schedules and created ... Read More
25 Ways to Get High Naturally
These days, who doesn't want to live "the good life," one that's happy and healthy (without the damaging effects of alcohol and drugs)? In this sense, much of what everyone is searching for is how to get high naturally. But what does that really mean and what are some examples? For starters, a natural high is ... Read More
Spiritual Health Quiz
Holistic health encompasses more than just the body. When taken as a whole, people need to reach for wellness physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Spiritual health is difficult to define but can lead to a better sense of purpose and belonging. When all aspects of health care in balance, it becomes easier ... Read More
Is AA for Me?
Alcohol use disorder is one of the most prevalent forms of addiction in the United States, affecting around 14.4 million adults. While around 83% of adults drink, 25% binge drink on a regular basis and 5.8% show signs of an addiction to alcohol. For those who use and abuse alcohol in damaging ways, getting clean can ... Read More
