Are you sure back alleys and parking lots are where people score cocaine? Do men or women judge people more for relapsing back into drug use? Why do you think people take Adderall, and does everyone else agree with your assessment? You may have beliefs about what you think substance use looks like across America, ... Read More
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Can’t Sleep? Explore These Causes of Insomnia
What Is Insomnia? According to the U.S. Department on Women's Health, insomnia is a sleep disorders that is characterized by one or more of the following: Problems falling asleep Waking up too early Having trouble falling asleep after waking up in the night Feeling a lack of rest after ... Read More
Opioid Abuse Statistics
The prevalence of opioid use and abuse in the United States is no secret; the country has been fighting against an epidemic of overdose deaths nationwide for several years. In 2017, the president even declared the current state of opioid use a public health emergency. Unfortunately, increased funding and awareness ... Read More
Mental Health and Gun Violence
On February 14th, 2018 14 students, one teacher, an athletics director, and an assistant football coach were killed after a 19 year-old gunman entered their school with an AR-15 style semi-automatic weapon. Despite multiple reports over the years that the gunman, Nikolas Cruz, was suspected by many of being a ... Read More
Benzo Addiction Treatment and Detox
Getting past dependence or addiction to benzodiazepines requires more than a spur-of-the-moment decision or a stated desire to become drug free. It requires benzo detox first, followed by professional drug rehab to ensure the most successful treatment outcome. How Is Benzo Addiction Treated? Treatment for benzo ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Schizophrenia
Do I need therapy for schizophrenia? It’s an important question many people need to ask, even if they are unsure they have the condition. Many have no idea just how prevalent it is, with estimates of between 0.25 percent and 0.64 percent of the U.S. population suffering from it, according to the National Institute of ... Read More
Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness, is a lifelong disorder of the brain characterized by periods of mood swings, shifts in energy, levels of activity, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. When an individual is having a bipolar episode, they may either feel "up" and experience "manic" ... Read More
Heroin Overdose
Heroin overdose can be a deadly consequence of using this drug. Heroin is an illicit drug. It is an opioid that is synthesized from morphine. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "between 2010 and 2017, the rate of heroin-related overdose deaths increased by almost 400%." Heroin is highly addictive and its ... Read More
