Pethidine is a drug that familiar to anyone who has given birth in a hospital. Also known as meperidine or by the brand name Demerol, it has been prescribed as a pain relief medication during labor since it was first licensed in 1943. The once popular synthetic opioid has fallen out of favor in the medical profession ... Read More
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12 Signs That It’s Time to Get Help for Addiction
Life sometimes gets in the way of drinking and drug use, especially if the pattern of behavior is the direct cause of serious consequences. While it is difficult to know when to draw a line, for others or yourself, when the thought occurs that, "Maybe I need some rehab," it could be a sign that it's time to get help ... Read More
Big City or Rural: Which Is Better for Mental Health?
There are varying opinions about the impact of living in urban and rural settings and mental health. Many people don't consider the relationship between their environment and mental health, but the environment where an individual spends most of their time can impact their mental wellness. Physical and social aspects of ... Read More
The NCAA’s Plan to Address Athletes’ Mental Health
Mental health in student-athletes has long been neglected and the NCAA has come under fire for neglecting this area. In the early part of 2022, for instance, five suicides among student athletes were reported as a mental health crisis. Students and mental health professionals welcomed the announcement of the first ... Read More
Illegal Prescribing: How Celebrity Doctors Get Away With It
Many people remember President John F. Kennedy as an eloquent speaker and champion of civil rights. What they don't realize is that Kennedy had Addison's disease, a serious medical condition that causes fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms. He also underwent spinal fusion surgery in the late 1950s, leaving ... Read More
How Air Quality Can Affect Mental Health
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) system, a measure used by the EPA to determine daily air quality (AQ), categorizes air quality via these six colors: Green: good AQ Yellow: acceptable AQ, but with a slight risk for individuals who are especially sensitive to air contaminates Orange: unhealthy for sensitive ... Read More
Sober Strategies Playbook: Tips for Staying Sober
Recovery from a substance use disorder or addiction is rarely an easy path. Some days will be a breeze, while others can be downright scary and overwhelming. Ultimately, it's important to remember that relapses happen to almost everyone. In fact, some research estimates that up to 80 percent of people seeking long-term ... Read More
What is Mental Health Activism? How to Help
Openly discussing one's mental health no longer carries the same stigma it did in times past when people often avoided the subject. Throughout history, individuals with mental illness had difficulty finding acceptance and support from family members and others. Mental illness was a condition to be hidden or ignored. ... Read More
