One expert says tarot card reading for mental health can be helpful in ways similar to meditation. Sometimes tools for managing mental health can be found in unlikely places — such as tarot cards. According to Teen Vogue, some individuals are finding comfort and meaning in the cards, which contain pictures, words and symbols. Psychotherapist… Continue reading Can Tarot Cards Improve Mental Health?
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Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
A reduction in year-round drinking is one of the many benefits of going dry for the entire month of January, new research shows. For some, saying no to alcohol for the first month of a new year is viewed as the ultimate way to reset — especially after the holidays. Known as Dry January, this… Continue reading Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
"Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers
The Netflix blockbuster has received some backlash for its portrayal of individuals with mental health issues. If you read the news or take part in social media, you’ve likely heard of the new Netflix sensation Bird Box. The film, starring Sandra Bullock, is classified as a psychological thriller and is based on a novel that… Continue reading "Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers
Alcohol, Inflammation, and Chronic Illness: My Story
For my particular condition as well as other inflammatory chronic illnesses, alcohol can actually mess up your gut flora, which is where many diseases originate. During graduate school—about seven years ago now—I was partying wildly. I was part of a theatrical show, which had me out late very often. Drinking was a sort of currency;… Continue reading Alcohol, Inflammation, and Chronic Illness: My Story
Benzodiazepine Addiction and Abuse
ARTICLE OVERVIEW:Benzodiazepines act on the brain by slowing down its activity. But they are one of the most abused medications in U.S. Check out the recent statistics on how many people abuse benzos and what the possible treatment options are here. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Basics Effects and Abuse Mixing Benzos… Continue reading Benzodiazepine Addiction and Abuse
Does Pot Use Really Affect Sperm Count?
A Duke University study explored the possible correlation between THC concentrations in urine and viable sperm count. The research on whether marijuana can have a detrimental effect on sperm production in men has produced varying results, with some studies suggesting that usage may result in a lower sperm count and/or abnormal sperm genetics, while others claim… Continue reading Does Pot Use Really Affect Sperm Count?
KTLA News Anchor Chris Burrous Dies After A Suspected Overdose
Burrous had been a morning news anchor at KTLA since 2011. Broadcaster Chris Burrous, who anchored the morning news on Los Angeles’ KTLA, was found unresponsive at a Days Inn motel in Glendale, California and died on December 27, 2018 at an area hospital. Police in Glendale issued a statement which noted an individual who was… Continue reading KTLA News Anchor Chris Burrous Dies After A Suspected Overdose
Pennsylvania's Top Court Issues Ruling About Drug Use During Pregnancy
The mother at the center of the case was using opioid painkillers and cannabis when she became pregnant in 2016. A Pennsylvania court last week ruled that using drugs during pregnancy doesn’t count as child abuse, siding with a mother whose baby was taken by the state in 2017. At the heart of the case… Continue reading Pennsylvania's Top Court Issues Ruling About Drug Use During Pregnancy
Ryan Adams Celebrates Sober Milestone
Rocker Ryan Adams took to Twitter to announce that he’s been sober for two months. Singer Ryan Adams, who was once married to actress Mandy Moore, celebrated 60 days sober on December 27. In a tweet, he expressed his appreciation for his situation. “2018: you brought me to my knees,” he wrote on his Twitter… Continue reading Ryan Adams Celebrates Sober Milestone
Experimental Addiction Treatment Program May Soon Lose Funding
The medication-assisted mental health and addiction programs were showing promising results, but are running out of time. A federally funded experimental medication-assisted treatment program may be on its last legs, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has shown some promise in combating the opioid crisis in the year it’s been running, could dissolve… Continue reading Experimental Addiction Treatment Program May Soon Lose Funding