Psychedelics are inherently different than other illicit and addictive substances because of how they gain traction. While drugs like alcohol and heroin are often used to escape reality and stimulants like cocaine are used to boost the experience of a party, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and the latest addition to the ... Read More
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The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die, from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
First Responder Burnout – An Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
They are the first to respond to any crisis, disaster, or emergency. When COVID-19 struck, they still were first on the scene and have continued to show up—because that’s their job. These “first responders” are America’s heroes. Watch any Marvel movie, though, and you’ll soon discover that being a hero has its ... Read More
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between fears and phobias (two ... Read More
Comparing Different Therapy Approaches: What Worked for Me
Addiction is a progressive and complex disease of the mind and body, affecting many areas of an individual’s life. According to the National Institutes of Health, 10% of Americans have had substance use disorder at some point in their lives. However, despite the frequency of addiction, 75% of those people did not ... Read More
Five Myths About Therapy That Everyone Should Know
Therapy is a central part of the treatment process for many conditions, from things like depression and anxiety to addiction to drugs and alcohol. In fact, one of the first questions many people ask when listening to the struggles of friends and family is, "Have you tried going to therapy?" Despite the growing ... Read More
Quiz: How Healthy Are Your Stress Coping Mechanisms?
We all deal with stress. But some of us are plagued with it more than others. How you handle your stress, though, is a vital part of living a healthy life. Are Your Coping Mechanisms Healthy? Life naturally includes stressors. The following examples are just a few common issues that can lead to stress: Money ... Read More
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More