We've gathered substance abuse statistics from around the web and will continue to update our sources as more updated metrics are published. Global Drug Addiction Statistics Drug abuse isn't limited to the United States; it's a chronic disorder that doesn't discriminate on the basis of demographics or borders. ... Read More
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10 Easy Tips to Improve Mind and Body Wellness
Updated on June 4, 2024 Every year, people make new resolutions to improve their health. These may include goals for weight loss and better fitness, but not so much for mind-body wellness. This New Year, the following tips to improve mind and body wellness may be worth considering. What Is Mind and Body ... Read More
Drug Profile: Tizanidine Abuse
Like many other prescription FDA-approved medications, tizanidine can be addictive. Tizanidine is not a narcotic. The drug is considered to be a muscle relaxer that helps to reduce pain but in a different way than a narcotic. Rather than binding to pain receptors in the central nervous system, tizanidine blocks pain ... Read More
Common Mental Health Assessments & How Pros Read Them
Mental health evaluations are a popular way for professionals to assess an individual's mental state. There are many types of mental disorder tests out there, but some are generally more common than others. If you have an upcoming mental health test and are feeling nervous about it, you've come to the right place for ... Read More
Mental Health Support for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
While much of the media portrays American society as a population of able-bodied, fit, and confident individuals, statistics show that 61 Million (or one in four adults) living in the United States have disabilities of some type. Furthermore, disabled adults report frequent mental distress five times as often as ... Read More
Signs of PTSD in Women and Why They’re More Common
Updated April 9, 2025 Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly known as PTSD, impacts an estimated 6.8 percent of American adults over the course of their lifetime, with a notable prevalence of PTSD in women. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately "3.6 percent of U.S. adults had ... Read More
Mental Health Statistics
Mental health statistics show that more than half of all Americans will have a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives, with 1 in 5 experiencing mental illness in any given year (6). Dive into the statistics on mental health conditions and some of the most common diagnoses. Mental Health Statistics ... Read More
How to Know if I’m in Denial About Depression
"I feel so depressed!" It's a claim we've all made at some point in our lives. But what does "feeling depressed" actually mean? We often confuse feeling sad with feeling depressed. Sadness is a temporary, normal reaction to unexpected and unpleasant events. Examples of events that typically make almost anybody sad ... Read More
