Over an eight-year period, alcohol-related emergency room visits increased 47%. As a new year kicks off, some may be rethinking their relationship with alcohol. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, greater than 15 million people in the US are living with alcohol use disorder. The most recent numbers come from a study… Continue reading 15 Million Americans Are Battling Alcohol Use Disorder
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Winter Is Coming
Then I heard it. I’ll never forget it. The worst sound I’ve ever heard in my life. My mom began to wail. No words, just tones of sadness and helplessness. I used to wonder why a lot of people seek treatment around the winter time. And it’s weird because for people in recovery, the winter… Continue reading Winter Is Coming
Bam Margera Shares His Rehab Struggles Through Social Media
The long-struggling skateboard star aired his frustrations with rehab on the Internet, letting all his fans see how tough rehab can be. Bam Margera, the former star of Jackass, is struggling with the confines of his rehabilitation. As reported in The Fix, Bam entered rehab for a third time on January 2, 2019. Margera has… Continue reading Bam Margera Shares His Rehab Struggles Through Social Media
Trump Administration Finally Adds Drug Czar – But Will He Be Able to Do His Job?
Jim Carroll will serve as Trump’s “drug czar,” taking over responsibilities largely led by Trump advisors Kellyanne Conway and Katy Talento. One of the hundreds of key jobs with agencies in Donald Trump’s White House that have gone unfilled since his inauguration now has an occupant. STAT has reported that Jim Carroll will serve as Trump’s “drug… Continue reading Trump Administration Finally Adds Drug Czar – But Will He Be Able to Do His Job?
For Some Millennials, Access to Mental Health Care Can Be Problematic
Millennials have been found to have the highest stress levels of any generation, but barriers like a lack of health insurance are preventing them from getting treatment. Aishia Correll, 27, grew up in a world where therapy was not an option. So, when the Philadelphia woman began struggling with her mental health, she turned to… Continue reading For Some Millennials, Access to Mental Health Care Can Be Problematic
How Bullying Affects Mental Health
A new study examined the long-term health consequences of bullying. Bullying can lead to long-term brain changes in victims and leave them at increased risk of depression, anxiety and hyperactivity, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, examined the brain scans of 628 teens ages 14-19 who were also… Continue reading How Bullying Affects Mental Health
Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age
Experts detail the way our bodies process alcohol as we age. Hard partying might seem like a young person’s game, but experts warn that people need to be conscious of their alcohol intake as they get older, because aging changes how the body processes alcohol and the reasons why people drink. “You may not realize… Continue reading Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age
States Struggle To Address Issue Of Driving While High On Cannabis
Federal legalization could be on the horizon, yet so far no one has come up with a definitive method to determine if someone is too high to drive. As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana, authorities are struggling to determine the best way to address the issue of driving while high. Unlike alcohol,… Continue reading States Struggle To Address Issue Of Driving While High On Cannabis
Depression Changes How We Use Language
Researchers studied an online forum for mental health issues to examine how people with symptoms of depression used language. Depression can change both the content and style of the language that people use, according to a study published in the journal of Clinical Psychological Science. The study compared the use of language in online forums… Continue reading Depression Changes How We Use Language
Idris Elba's Daughter Details Helping Mom With Mental Health
Isan Elba’s mother Hanne is living with bipolar disorder and depression. British actor Idris Elba has had a remarkable acting career, from playing Heimdall in Thor and Roland in The Dark Tower, to being hailed People’s Sexiest Man Alive. Elba’s daughter, 17-year-old Isan, is also successful in her own right as an ambassador to the… Continue reading Idris Elba's Daughter Details Helping Mom With Mental Health