Archive for July 2024
Opiate Withdrawal: What to Expect and How to Manage
Opioids include both legal prescription drugs and street drugs like heroin. Yes, one is “legal,” and one is not, but they are both very dangerous drugs. While doctors often take as many precautions as possible to reduce prescribing opioids for an extended period, once you become addicted to them, you’ll do whatever you can to…
Read MoreAnxiety Treatment Medications: What You Need to Know
Anxiety disorders aren’t at all rare. In fact, 19.1% of U.S. adults experienced an anxiety disorder within the past year. And according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 31.1% of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. That’s a lot of us dealing with anxiety at…
Read MoreThe Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has become integral to our lives, connecting us to people and information in ways we never thought possible. But behind the filters and the funny memes, there is a darker side to social media that often goes unnoticed: the adverse effects of social media on mental health. Research shows that excessive use of…
Read MoreAlcohol and Aging: How Drinking Affects the Aging Process
Alcohol and Aging: A Crucial Connection. In our culture, it’s common to unwind and celebrate with a glass of wine or a round of cocktails. But do you know the hidden toll this takes on your body? Alcohol not only negatively impacts your skin, brain, and organs, but it’s important to realize that alcohol ages…
Read MoreHow To Have A Substance Abuse Intervention With Your Teen
The teen years are full of changes for both your teen and yourself. Their ever-changing hormones, societal pressures from peers and social media, and their blossoming independence can be challenging to navigate. And then there’s concern over teen substance abuse. Many teens face the temptation to experiment with substances. The use of alcohol, marijuana, vaping,…
Read MoreHow Depression Affects Relationships and What To Do About It
Depression is disruptive. When you struggle with this unfortunately common mental health concern, your productivity, social life, physical health, and motivation are all negatively impacted. But what about how depression affects romantic relationships? As you can imagine, if you or your partner struggles with depression, it’s definitely going to weasel its way into your relationship…
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