Missing cash from your wallet has plenty of possible explanations. Your teenager might be saving for a gift or trying to impress a friend group. Sometimes, though, those missing bills point to something more serious, and this guide focuses on that possibility. Rather than covering normal teenage growing pains, you'll ... Read More
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Self-Medicating to Deal with Depression and Anxiety
Mental health and substance abuse are often interlinked. In fact, according to survey results, 35% of mentally ill adults in the United States also struggle with substance abuse. Instead of seeking professional help, many people turn to self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. This may provide temporary relief, but the ... Read More
The Consequences for Pets of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse rarely affects just the individual. It tends to become a challenge for everyone in the addict's life, including the silent companions. Pets need their owners for their health and safety, often mirroring their household's stress, anxiety and even trauma. From the risks of accidental poisoning to a lack ... Read More
Robert Downey Jr.: Lessons in Mental Health
Many people know Robert Downey, Jr., for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, the title character in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes movies, and Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder. However, beyond his on-screen talent, his personal journey is one of remarkable struggle, resilience and transformation. His experience with ... Read More
Inhaling Drugs and Lung Health: An Expert’s Insights
Inhaling or smoking drugs is a popular form of substance use. People commonly smoke not just tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, but cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and nitrous oxide. Even opiates like heroin and fentanyl are used in this way; in fact, some research has pointed to an increasing trend. But ... Read More
Medical Detox to Rehab: A Key Step in Recovery
After completing detox, many people feel improved physical health and mental clarity. Their bodies have eliminated the addictive substances, and the most intense withdrawal symptoms and cravings have passed. At this time, the individual is ready to progress to the next phase of addiction treatment. The Importance of ... Read More
Overdose: Untimely Celebrity Overdoses
Everyone wants to be a celebrity. After all, they get money, attention and fans — what's not to love? But far too often, we've seen the dark side of fame. Many celebrities turn to substances to cope with the challenges of their notoriety. However, substance abuse carries the risk of addiction and overdose, and being ... Read More
The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
The media frenzy around synthetic or designer drugs is constant, but drug use isn't a new phenomenon. There are records of ancient cultures using plants for their psychedelic properties as early as 10,000 years ago. Cannabis, cocaine, heroin and LSD are all substances our parents and grandparents will have at least ... Read More
