"Crack cocaine" is the term for the crystal form of cocaine. Like cocaine, crack is highly addictive but is also the most potent form of cocaine. As the free base form of cocaine, crack is smoked and is known for its intense high. During the mid-1980s, crack abuse reached epidemic levels in many major U.S. cities, but ... Read More
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5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in Recovery
I know we often hear people say hindsight is 20/20 - and let me tell you this has never been more relevant than it is now. If I could go back and change how everything played out, honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing. I am constantly reminded that everything is exactly as it should be. Life is an ever-evolving journey ... Read More
5 Mental Health Conditions That Service Animals Treat
When an individual is recovering from addiction or a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression, it's normal for them to experience episodes of loneliness, fear, confusion, low self-esteem, lack of motivation and worry over the future. Robust treatment that includes rehab, psychotherapy, and support group ... Read More
Amphetamine Addiction Treatment & Detox
Like many drugs, amphetamines were originally manufactured as a treatment for serious medical conditions. Commonly prescribed for attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy, amphetamines are also misused to promote weight loss and prolonged wakefulness. These drugs stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in ... Read More
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
Signs & Symptoms of PTSD
A mental illness affecting some people who witness or experience a traumatic event, post-traumatic stress disorder can severely impact a person's ability to socialize, remain employed and enjoy meaningful relationships. Examples of traumatic events commonly causing PTSD include being sexually or physically assaulted, ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Trauma
Accidents, assaults, a natural disaster, going through a relationship breakup, witnessing a violent event, having your savings wiped out, your identity stolen, or repeatedly being bullied at school— these are, unfortunately, stories prominently reported on the daily news. They're also examples of traumatic events. But ... Read More
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Discussing His Mental Health
As social media continues to grow, so do the ways in which celebrities can make connections with fans. Lives that were previously largely lived in magazines and TV programs are now broadcast for the world to see, letting regular people experience a sneak peek into the lives of the rich and famous. In doing this, ... Read More
