“She’s definitely my better half and the reason why I strive to be the best version of myself and to fight for our future,” the reality star says. With the popularity of Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has become a reality TV fixture. He battled a painkiller addiction in the public eye, and now… Continue reading How The Situation's Wife Helped During His Journey To Sobriety
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Michelle Williams Talks Depression, Getting Treatment In New Interview
“For months, I was slipping and slipping and slipping [and] before you knew it I was at the bottom of the pit looking up.” This past spring, Michelle Williams reunited with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland for a Destiny’s Child reunion at Coachella. Not long after, Williams checked into the hospital to deal with her depression.… Continue reading Michelle Williams Talks Depression, Getting Treatment In New Interview
A Medication For Postpartum Depression?
Currently, there are no FDA-approved drugs specifically to treat postpartum depression. The FDA is considering the approval of a new medication that would treat severe postpartum depression. While most women experience “baby blues” after childbirth, some experience more severe, longer-lasting symptoms, known as postpartum depression (PPD). Currently there are no FDA-approved drugs specifically to treat… Continue reading A Medication For Postpartum Depression?
The Perilous Journey of a Tobacco Addict
Smoking was like kicking myself down the stairs every day: There she goes again. You’re nothing. Remember that. I had no words to describe my obsession back then. I was 12 years old and I didn’t know what was happening. I would phone my friend across the street and abruptly ask her without apology, “how… Continue reading The Perilous Journey of a Tobacco Addict
New Subtypes Of Depression Discovered
For a new study, researchers set out to identify the subtypes of depression using “life history and MRI data.” New research sheds some light on why not all depression can be treated with medication, according to Medical News Today. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan have identified… Continue reading New Subtypes Of Depression Discovered
Suffering Rrom Technostress at Work? Read These Tips
Suffering From Technostress at Work? Read These Tips Technostress was coined by clinical psychologist Dr. Craig Brod over 30 years ago, but remains more pertinent than ever in today’s digital world. It describes the stress caused by rapid technological change that requires constant adaptation. This technological stress can be invoked in two ways; either by… Continue reading Suffering Rrom Technostress at Work? Read These Tips
Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
A new initiative was created to divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system in Oregon. There’s been more attention given to the fact that a significant percentage of incarcerated Americans suffer from mental illness. “The vast majority of the individuals are not violent criminals,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Continue reading Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
Impaired memory functions from marijuana use don’t have to be permanent. New research on the impact of marijuana use among teenagers appears to corroborate other studies that suggest cannabis can be detrimental to the development of their brains. However, the recent study also suggests that abstinence from marijuana use for 30 days or more may reverse its… Continue reading Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
During a recent interview, Scaramucci discussed how Trump may change his stance on legalization in the near future. Anthony Scaramucci is predicting a greener future under the Trump administration. Specifically, that is, he thinks the president will legalize marijuana during his last two years in office. The former White House communications director offered his pro-pot… Continue reading Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy
“It is certain that Dsuvia will worsen the opioid epidemic and kill people needlessly,” said one critical health expert. Amid controversy and despite warnings from some in the medical community, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week green-lit a new opioid called Dsuvia, a drug estimated to be 10 times as strong as fentanyl. … Continue reading Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy