Archive for September 2022
Why Using Alcohol to Cope With Anxiety Doesn’t Help
Why Using Alcohol to Cope With Anxiety Does More Harm Than Good If you’re feeling anxious, you’re not alone. Countless friends, family members, and neighbors regularly experience stress and anxiety. It’s embedded in our society, directly linked to the fast-paced nature of the United States. That Friday feeling of needing to escape your anxious and…
Read MoreIs Depression Genetic? Environmental & Inherited Factors
Is Depression Genetic? Environmental and Inherited Depression Factors You can inherit wide feet, blue eyes, color blindness, and freckles, among many other traits. And unfortunately, certain diseases like Huntington’s disease and cystic fibrosis can also be passed down from generation to generation. But what about inherited depression? Is depression genetic or caused by your environment?…
Read MoreFacts About Prescription Drug Abuse You Need to Know
It’s no secret that the abuse of prescription drugs has been on the rise since the 1990s. The devastating consequences of the opioid and substance abuse epidemic affect families and communities across the country. Although you most likely began taking prescription drugs to relieve pain following a medical procedure, opioids like Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin…
Read MoreThe 4 Stages of Addiction: What to Look For
The 4 Stages of Addiction: What to Look For The journey to addiction is a complex one. Not everyone’s addiction process is going to look the same. How fast you become addicted to a substance is dependent on several factors. Some of these factors include the wiring of your brain, life experiences, the environment you…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Alcohol and Mental Health Disorders
Like millions of others across the globe, you likely started drinking alcohol socially. You’ve toasted special events, attended happy hours with friends and co-workers, and cracked a beer or two at a barbeque. In the scheme of things, drinking alcohol socially isn’t necessarily a bad thing. (Of course, it goes without saying that you need…
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