The damaging effects of growing up with a parent or parents with a substance abuse problem are unique. Children of drug addicts can find support from self-help groups like Al-Anon, yet coming to terms with addiction-related childhood traumas can be scary and confusing. Learning about dealing with drug-addicted parents ... Read More
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Inside the Mind of Someone Suffering from Depression
What do depressed people think about? What does it feel like to be depressed? Depression isn't grief, and it isn't a simple case of the blues. Instead, it's a diagnosable mood disorder marked by a long list of debilitating symptoms, including overwhelming sadness, loss of appetite and low energy. Major depression is ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
How Does Alcohol Impact Libido?
Eddie loves to party. He and his friends go out every weekend and drink away the time from Friday night to Monday morning. Most of his guy friends are single, so they don't mind spending their weekends this way. But Eddie met a girl recently — Leah — who's shown interest in him. They've gone on a few dates, and things ... Read More
Music Festivals and Drugs: What are the Dangers?
“A scientist, a medical health expert, and an army of volunteers show up at a rave.” It isn’t the punchline of a joke, it’s starting to become real-life where trained professionals and concerned civic servants are worried about music festivals and drugs being purchased and consumed at these festivals across the ... Read More
Inside the Mind of a Person Who Has Anxiety
Annabella used to love being out around people. She was the life of the party and always had fun. But recently, she's started to avoid going out into social situations. She gets nervous and starts to sweat when she thinks about leaving the house. She knows something is wrong, but she isn't sure what. She doesn't know ... Read More
Schizophrenia – How to Ensure a Correct Diagnosis
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that is treatable with the right medication. But it can be hard to diagnose correctly. In fact, misdiagnosis can be common. The good news is that with more information, affected individuals and families can get a correct diagnosis.... Why a Correct Diagnosis Is Key ... Read More
Why Marijuana May be to Blame for Libido Problems?
Jack enjoys partying with his friends. They all appreciate his mellow demeanor, but they don't know that he and his girlfriend are struggling in one area — the bedroom. Danielle, Jack's girlfriend, has noticed that he really isn't there in the bedroom any longer. They aren't enjoying intimacy as much as they did before ... Read More
