The road to recovery for people who are struggling with addiction is rarely linear. If you've tried the standard approaches to addiction treatment, such as 12-step-based groups and talk therapy, it can be discouraging to relapse. Even the 12-step literature tells us that if something isn't working, we need to change ... Read More
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High-Potency Cannabis in Greater Demand — The Mental Health Stakes
Recreational use of cannabis is popular and considered normal. The medical profession largely regards the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis as safe, and it's legal in 24 states. Around 61.9 million Americans used cannabis in 2022. Names for cannabis include weed, marijuana, ganja, and dope. But since the ... Read More
How an Asheville Therapy Dog Came to Symbolize Hope and Recovery
Life has a way of bringing us to our knees. When that happens, “Officer Kora,” a Goldendoodle rescue, is specially trained to provide “compression therapy.” If someone falls, Kora goes to them and lies on them. The warmth and the weight of her body are calming, “like a weighted blanket with paws,” according to Kora’s ... Read More
What Makes Detecting Depression in Young Men Harder
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. This condition doesn't discriminate and affects all genders, races, ages, and cultures, but when it comes to depression across the sexes, some distinctions exist. Men and women can experience depression differently in their symptoms, risk level, ... Read More
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis with “Dr. Google”
Today's digital world offers unprecedented access to abundant health information at your fingertips. You've likely used the internet more than once to find information about symptoms. While quick online searches are becoming a go-to source for health advice, "Dr. Google" is far from reliable. The reality is that ... Read More
Understanding Crystal Methamphetamine
Crystal methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a highly addictive drug made of a volatile mixture of household chemicals. Crystal meth affects the central nervous system, causing a powerful rush due to a flood of dopamine throughout the brain. Unlike legal forms of amphetamines, such as ... Read More
Great Reasons to Be Proud of Yourself
Whether big or small, the achievements you make every day deserve to be celebrated. But if you struggle to recognize your actions for the worthy pursuits they are, you aren't alone. Honoring daily efforts can be a challenge for many people, though doing so is crucial for keeping yourself on the path toward even greater ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 3, Emotional Eating
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Our relationship with food is deeply ... Read More
