Roughly 30 percent of people who use marijuana have some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Yet most Americans probably don’t know that, thanks to this country’s new and growing love affair with pot. As the number of states legalizing medical and ... Read More
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Is Too Much Screen-Time Affecting Your Mental Health
How much time do you spend in front of screens each day? The average screen time, by age, can be surprising for most people. People spend numerous hours each day in front of smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices for school, work, and recreation. Most people feel some guilt about the amount of time they spend ... Read More
How Much Do Drugs Cost?
How much does heroin cost? If you're not a user or buyer, you may have no idea how much a person that is using illegal drugs or prescription medications to get high is actually spending on them. When you consider the cost of any drug, whether it's heroin, cocaine or marijuana, a variety of factors are at play. It’s ... Read More
Managing OCD Through the Hectic Holidays
For many people, the holiday season is one of fun, family and friends as they engage in the festivities and parties, but this isn't the case for everyone. If you have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder — or suspect that you might be dealing with it — the holidays can end up being a time of feeling ... Read More
An Essential Survival Guide for Your First Weeks Sober
Staying sober is one of the most challenging steps you’ll take on the path to long-term success. The rate of relapse is high, as much as 40 percent according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. Yet, with the right tool kit and resources, you may find it's possible for you to stay the course. The Seriousness of ... Read More
Four Dangers to Mental Health from Kanye West’s Comments on Bipolar Disorder and Mental Illness
Kicking off Season 2 of My Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman last month was artist and producer Kanye West. The conversation with Letterman touched on a wide range of topics, from the death of West’s mother, a Fulbright scholar and English professor … to echoes of West’s controversial views aired ... Read More
Free Support Groups for Addiction and Mental Health That Anyone Can Attend
Having support through addiction is essential, but you need different kinds of support for different situations. Even if you have a family full of people who want to help, they aren't necessarily the help you need. When you’re in the deep pit of addiction and need help to avoid using, you want someone who ... Read More
