Every year, on October 10, World Mental Health Day helps bring awareness to mental illnesses and helps people recognize warning signs in themselves and in…
Substance abuse is a complex issue where chicken-and-egg situations are often present. Did lack of self-esteem cause the dependency, or did an inability to kick…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real problem among men and women. What most people don’t know, though, is that PTSD and substance abuse often…
It’s normal for people to feel depressed from time to time. When depression starts to affect how they live, though, they may suffer from clinical…
In 2016, over 940,000 Americans said that they used heroin in the past year. Unfortunately, this number continues to grow. To make matters worse, few…
People use and abuse drugs for many reasons. One reason is that they’re unable to meet the basic social need to connect with others. Thankfully,…
When it comes to controlling a cough, nothing works like prescription cough syrup. However, it also numbs pain thanks to the codeine that the medication…
If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, then you know just how draining it can be. Anxiety affects every area of your life, including relationships,…
More than 21 million Americans battle some type of drug addiction. While there is an endless array of prescription and illicit drugs – more popping…
Interacting with animals comes with several benefits for humans. Studies have demonstrated that animals reduce the body’s stress response, leading to reduced blood pressure and…
