Meditation has long been a popular way to maintain a peaceful mind and deal with issues plaguing your mental well-being. However, achieving a meditative state isn't always easy. Obstacles to meditation come in many forms, and many people struggle with achieving the correct state of mind. In this article, we provide ... Read More
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Poor Hygeine and Insomnia – Signs of Drug Abuse
What substances interfere with sleep or hygiene? Poor hygiene is a common characteristic when people struggle with substance abuse. Insomnia that results from certain drugs can contribute to this effect. If you notice either of these issues with a friend, colleague, loved one or family member, you may be unsure about ... Read More
What Is an Activity Director at a Rehab Center?
Activities directors are essential staff members in education, health, and human services programs. The activities they develop and oversee can make a difference for individuals facing emotional and mental challenges, physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, or the natural course of aging. In a behavioral ... Read More
The 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing for Better Health in the New Year
When most people hear the term "wellness," they tend to think in terms of physical or mental health, but wellness can actually refer to many different aspects of a person's life, aspects that contribute to their overall wellbeing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has outlined eight ... Read More
Increasingly Secretive Behavior – Signs of Drug Abuse
For most people, developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol marks a low point in their lives— one they'd rather hide. By its nature, addiction is very isolating. Secretive behavior is a classic sign of addiction and is a common way many people try to avoid the social fallout that may come with admitting a substance ... Read More
What Does It Mean to Focus on Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a hot topic in the mental wellness space, but what is mindfulness? Learning to live in the moment can be difficult when you struggle with mental illness. Anxiety tends to keep the mind in the future, worrying about what's to come. On the other hand, depression tends to keep the mind in the past, with no ... Read More
The “Napoleon Complex”— Are There Mental Health Implications?
Introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1871 work The Descent of Man, the theory of sexual selection suggests the primary reason for men being taller and stronger than women involves, as Darwin wrote, the "struggle for life." In other words, men who presented characteristics such as tallness, health and aggressiveness were ... Read More
Bloodshot Eyes or Dilated Pupils: A Sign of Drug Abuse
Our bodies are affected by drugs in more ways than we may realize. When someone uses substances, it can change how they walk, talk, and act. Still, one of the biggest "giveaways" someone is under the influence of drugs is the eyes. Drugs and dilated pupils go hand in hand. In this article, we take a look at what ... Read More
