As COVID-19 continues to cause quarantines and fear across the nation, it’s bringing a new problem to light, and that’s the problem of depression. Increased fear over health, changes in the stock market, and social isolation all contribute to anxiety …
It is time to change, or at least amend, the way we think about binge drinking. “Binge Drinking” often reminds people of frat parties, complete with beer bongs, a sea of plastic cups, and college kids puking on the front …
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. Many people think of depression as a disorder that primarily impacts adults. However, it also impacts a significant number of teens. As with adults, depression in teens may range from …
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Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]College kids have been drinking more alcohol than is safe for many decades. However, the problem of college kids binging on alcohol is more recent and is a predictor for a number of difficulties down the road. Binge drinking is …
Many people who drink alcohol may be wrong about how much they are consuming. A new survey finds that drinkers could be off by as much as 40 percent. The health survey found that people regularly misjudged both how much …
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There are many factors that contribute to a person’s risk for addiction and substance abuse. Genetics may be one factor. A family history of substance abuse does not determine that a person will wind up in some form of addiction, …
Codependency is a term that describes a double-sided relationship in which one person enables and the other controls. This relationship can happen between just two people, such as in the husband/wife relationship. However, sometimes, it can be seen in the …
There is a lot of research that shows the relationship between stress and substance abuse, including firsthand evidence of recovering addicts who fall back into an addiction due to stress. Researchers have long established this connection. Previously, these findings have …
For adolescents, living a normal life is important. When a teen is taking the steps toward alcohol and drug addiction recovery, maintaining a structured, sober lifestyle plays a key role in their success and recovery. When adolescents become addicted to …
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