Mental health treatment has seen significant advances in recent years, providing practitioners with the opportunity to effectively serve more people through innovative, research-backed interventions. Neuro rehabilitative services are among the more exciting new therapies available. These services provide a ... Read More
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What Is a “Gray Area” Drinker?
If you're not happy with your drinking habits but don't show the normal signs of an alcohol problem, you may be a gray area drinker. This guide reviews gray area drinking and offers advice if you're not sure when it's time to seek help for your drinking problem. What Is Gray Area Drinking? Society groups adults who ... Read More
The Skinny on How Dieting Affects Mental Health
We've all heard about being hangry. You go without eating for a while and suddenly every little thing irritates you and it just won't stop until you get some food in your belly. If just going without eating for a little bit is enough to affect your mood, what does dieting do? Making that big of a change in what you ... Read More
Stop Losing Your Hair (Literally) Over Stress
You've probably heard phrases like, "making my hair fall out" or "I had hair before my kids," but is there any truth to them? Can stress cause hair loss? Long-term stress, often called chronic stress, can make you vulnerable to a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, and—of course—hair ... Read More
How Many Types of Alcoholics? Surprisingly Many
There are many types of alcoholics, depending on the person's reason for drinking, age and other factors. Learn how to use them to identify problem drinking. According to a 2021 Gallup study, 60% of adults are alcohol drinkers, and 18% sometimes drink too much. While there are many types of alcoholics, people don't ... Read More
The Long-Term Effects of Opiates on the Body
Opiates are powerful pain relievers derived from poppy plant chemicals called alkaloids. Thebaine, codeine, and morphine are the psychoactive alkaloids that produce the analgesic and sedative effects of opiates. Pure opiates include: Opium (street names Gee, O, and Skee): Opium is a Schedule II drug that is no ... Read More
Resolving Religious Trauma–Is It Possible?
Religion is a shared experience across virtually all cultures, countries, and ethnicities, with about 85 percent of the world's population identifying with a religion. At its best, religion can help people build vital social connections, provide a sense of structure, and promote self-improvement, empathy, and learning. ... Read More
Drug Profile: Ecstasy
MDMA, also known as 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, ecstasy and molly, is a commonly abused street drug, similar to stimulants and hallucinogens, that produces feelings of high energy, emotional connectedness and pleasure. The drug commonly distorts time and sensory perception, making it popular among young adults ... Read More
