Although the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years, many questions remain. Among them: are where the virus came from, why it causes such severe systemic inflammation, and exactly how long someone remains contagious. Yet another area of concern prompting study is the possible ... Read More
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The Odds That More Teens Gambling a Problem
When most people think of the typical gambler, they picture an adult who hits the casinos on the way home from work to try their hand at a favorite table game, a retired couple on vacation with money to blow on the slots or a down-on-their-luck person hoping to have that one lucky day while chasing losses. What they ... Read More
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a heavy topic that no one likes to talk about. However, it's a serious, devastating occurrence with a far-reaching effect. According to a fact sheet from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 12 million Americans had suicidal thoughts, and about 1.4 million tried to carry out those suicidal ... Read More
Drug Profile: Xylazine
Medications that were never meant for human use are becoming more common components of street drugs. These types of drugs are more difficult for law enforcement to control and easier for people to obtain because they don’t need a prescription. Xylazine is rapidly increasing in popularity, and this guide reviews what ... Read More
Dreams on Marijuana? Weed Out the Truth.
Updated on June 17, 2024 Weed is a regular part of many people’s nighttime rituals. For some, it’s a recreational activity to enjoy before bed, while for others, its express purpose is better sleep. Marijuana is also a mind-altering substance and can have an impact on dreams in ways that users should know about. ... Read More
A Guide to Finding PTSD Recovery Groups
A single traumatic event may last no more than a few moments, but its effects can remain for a lifetime. Unfortunately, trauma is extremely common. With 60% of men and 50% of women experiencing trauma at some stage in their lives, it's become an issue that gets a lot of attention. At 33%, sexual violence is the leading ... Read More
How to Minimize the Long-Term Health Effects of Trauma
“Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives,” according to the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but do they know that the long-term health effects of trauma can be serious and far-ranging? As an illustration, studies have found a link between exposure to ... Read More
How to Maximize the Benefits of Group Therapy
Some might think of group therapy as the last thing they'd want to try. They might picture a group of surly people sitting in chairs in a drab room, simultaneously enduring awkward silences and being forced to share the most personal details of their lives. Fortunately, most who actually participate in group ... Read More
