Medical professionals urge caution when combining Zoloft (sertraline) with marijuana because both substances affect the central nervous system. Drug interaction references note that using multiple psychoactive or sedating substances can increase impairment in attention, judgment, and coordination , leading to ... Read More
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Avoid the Psychological Weight of a Bigger Waistline
It's easy to be sensitive about the smallest change in weight or appearance — after all, no one looks at you more than you do. Maybe you wake up in the morning after a night in which you ate a larger meal than usual. You look in the mirror and ask yourself: Was this belly fat always here? Should my chin be more ... Read More
Addiction Rates & Statistics
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
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
