Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heighted confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
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How to Commit to Therapy in Order to Stay Sober
People who begin to go through therapy often realize that it helps them. They usually start out being very motivated to improve their life. As time progresses, they start to miss out on therapy sessions. Sometimes, it's because they think they're doing better, so missing a session isn't important. If you're ... Read More
How Long Does an Overdose Last?
If you or a loved one is abusing substances, the concern of an overdose happening is constant. An overdose can be accidental or intentional. Individuals can overdose on various substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, alcohol and more. While the risk of an overdose can be constant, it carries many ... Read More
6 Coping Tools for Adult Children of Drug Users
The damaging effects of growing up with a parent or parents with a substance abuse problem are unique. Children of drug addicts can find support from self-help groups like Al-Anon, yet coming to terms with addiction-related childhood traumas can be scary and confusing. Learning about dealing with drug-addicted parents ... 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
How Does Alcohol Impact Libido?
Eddie loves to party. He and his friends go out every weekend and drink away the time from Friday night to Monday morning. Most of his guy friends are single, so they don't mind spending their weekends this way. But Eddie met a girl recently — Leah — who's shown interest in him. They've gone on a few dates, and things ... Read More
Schizophrenia – How to Ensure a Correct Diagnosis
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that is treatable with the right medication. But it but can be hard to diagnose correctly. In fact, misdiagnosis can be common. The good news is that with more information, affected individuals and families can get a correct diagnosis.... Why a Correct Diagnosis Is ... Read More
Why Marijuana May be to Blame for Libido Problems?
Jack enjoys partying with his friends. They all appreciate his mellow demeanor, but they don't know that he and his girlfriend are struggling in one area — the bedroom. Danielle, Jack's girlfriend, has noticed that he really isn't there in the bedroom any longer. They aren't enjoying intimacy as much as they did before ... Read More
