Kara W. had her first drink at the age of 14. It was the summer of 2006: My mom had gone out of town, and my dad was home but not very present. We took his beer, my brother and my friends, and I got drunk for the first time. The second time that she got drunk, Kara drank to the point of blacking out and falling in a ... Read More
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Help for Complicated Grief, from an Expert
It is a universal human experience. Still, some grief is especially messy, distressing, and hard to move through. “Complicated grief” affects 7–10 percent of bereaved people, according to the National Institutes of Health. Grief can look very different between individuals, so there is no “right” way to grieve. ... Read More
Stress Reduction Made Simpler: A Checklist
Everyone gets stressed out sometimes. It's an unavoidable part of life. But prolonged periods of stress are unhealthy for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Luckily, stress isn't permanent, and there are actions you can take to lower and control your stress levels. Wondering how to destress? You've come ... Read More
15 Signs You Need Mental Health Treatment
If you're like many people, you have a problematic relationship with mental illness, a stigma that isn't helped by the media. But the truth is, mental health issues are more common than you might think. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with mental illness. In fact, about half of Americans receive a mental disorder ... Read More
How Long Does Rehab Take?
If you or a loved one needs care for an addiction or a mental health condition, you might be considering treatment at a rehab facility. With a busy life and schedule, the length of inpatient care is an important factor. So, how long is drug rehab going to last? How Long Does Rehab Last? How long drug rehab lasts ... Read More
Burnout Among Corrections Officers: An Expert’s Insights
Somewhere during our interview, Sonny Silva paused to paint this frightening scenario: Imagine that a major fight breaks out in the chow hall, and one inmate is stabbing someone on one side of the hall while another set of individuals are stabbing each other on the other side of the mess hall. There are 200 inmates in ... Read More
Julia Fox “Uncut” About Opioid Addiction and Overdose
If you've followed pop culture for the last few years, you've likely heard of Julia Fox. The superstar has made headlines for many reasons, including her breakout role in Uncut Gems, her relationship with rapper Kanye West, her candid interviews, and shocking fashion choices. But lately, the topic on everyone's mind is ... Read More
Effects of Overdosing: How Long Does an Overdose Last?
If you or a loved one is abusing substances, the concern of an overdose happening is constant. An overdose can be accidental or intentional. Individuals can overdose on various substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, alcohol and more. While the risk of an overdose can be constant, it carries many ... Read More
