Americans have long had complicated relationships with their body image. But in recent years, the rise of social media has added another layer of complexity. Bombarded with images of toned arms, legs, and rock-hard abs in their newsfeeds, many people struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and their own body ... Read More
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Extra Life: Video Game Addiction Statistics
Video gaming is an $18 billion dollar industry in the United States. People play to relax, meet new friends, and, of course, to win. The hobby also offers a number of benefits: Playing games can hone decision-making skills, boost memory, sharpen reflexes, and improve multitasking ability. But gaming can also have a ... Read More
What Do Drug Dealers Look Like?
If you’ve seen an episode of “Narcos”, “Queen of the South”, or even “Breaking Bad”, you may already have an image in your head of what American drug dealers look like. While determining how much the illicit narcotics industry in America is worth may be difficult, experts estimate that global drug trafficking today ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
In 2019, more than 10,100 Americans died as a result of alcohol-related driving accidents. In total, these deaths accounted for nearly 1 in every 3 traffic-related fatalities across the country. While nearly 1.1 million people were arrested for driving under the influence in 2019, that number represents only one ... Read More
Ecstasy Purity Across the U.S.: Red, White, and Blue Pills
Updated April 2, 2019 It may sometimes be referred to as the “love drug” or the “hug drug," but ecstasy around the world is getting stronger, deadlier, and even more popular than ever, leading many to struggle with ecstasy addiction. In reality, pure ecstasy should include only one ingredient: MDMA. Instead, ... Read More
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Whether it’s the time with family, endless piles of holiday traffic, or wish lists for family and friends so long you aren’t sure how you’ll pay for it all, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so holly or jolly for those dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Identifying Key Sources of Holiday Stress When ... Read More
Effects of Mental Illness: The Dangerous Mind
Any death is tragic, but losing a loved one to a potentially treatable mental health disorder can be particularly painful. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 Americans suffers from mental illness during any given year. Additionally, adults suffering from mental illness in the U.S. die ... Read More
