Although rates of heroin use are relatively low as compared to rates for other drugs, the impact of heroin use is devastating. Heroin users face health and social consequences that also affect society as a whole and cost billions of dollars each year. Since 2007, the number of people who use heroin has steadily risen, ... Read More
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Benzo Overdose
Millions of people take benzodiazepines to cope with anxiety, panic attacks and certain medical conditions, such as seizures, as well as for alcohol withdrawal. Benzos are safe when taken as prescribed, yet they are all listed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as Schedule IV controlled substances. This means they ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Depression
Feeling sad sometimes is part of being human. Having good emotional health means you're able to experience a range of feelings, including anger, happiness, sadness and fear. But when those feelings are extreme, are interfering with your daily life or aren't appropriate for the circumstances, it can signal a ... Read More
Treatment Options for BPD
The onset of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is primarily linked to childhood abuse and neglect. There can be genetic and biological factors, but those occurrences are not as common. If you are living with BPD, you may be wondering what the best treatment for BPD is. Mental health professionals who study BPD ... Read More
Daniel Radcliffe’s OCD, Alcoholism and Addictive Personality
Daniel Radcliffe, the beloved, starring actor of the Harry Potter series and a role model for millions of young people, hasn't always had it easy. First starring as Harry Potter when he was just 11 years old, he literally grew up in the public eye. As a shy child, he found the constant scrutiny painful and difficult. ... Read More
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder is a type of mental health disorder. This condition causes a person to think and feel differently about themselves than what others may. This can make it hard for a person to function in daily life. Many times, borderline personality disorder will make it hard for you to control emotions ... Read More
Understanding Cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful drug that can cause addiction rapidly. About 1.5 million people reported using cocaine in the previous month in 2014, according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. The most common users are those between the ages of 18 and 25. Understanding this drug can help addicted users understand its ... Read More
Signs & Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called "manic depression" or "manic depressive disease," is a mental health condition marked by extreme, often long-lasting mood swings and episodes of extreme ups and downs. Due in part to the overuse of the word bipolar to describe when a person is just being moody, bipolar disorder is ... Read More
