Addiction is often mostly associated with the physical aspect. However, anyone who has tried to stop addiction will tell you that the biggest battle is in the mind. In fact, once a person has stopped long enough for addictive substances to be removed from their body,...
Anxiety is a real condition that can be debilitating in both adults and in kids. In fact, 1 out of 4 Americans will experience Anxiety Disorder in their lifetime. People who experience anxiety have intense levels of fear and worry about everyday things that might be...
What is Dry January? Dry January, also called Janopause, Dryuary, and Drynuary, is an annual movement that encourages people to reduce their alcohol consumption or even become alcohol-free for the first month of the new year. Basically, it’s a New Year's resolution...
Recovery is both a journey and a destination. Throughout both your journey through and to recovery, choosing to incorporate positivity into your life is always recommended as it can provide you with significant benefits that ultimately aid your journey to permanent...
The end of the year brings many people together to celebrate a number of holidays. Halloween parties in October, Thanksgiving in November, and a number of holidays in December such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This time of joyous festivities can also be an...
Last week we discussed antidepressants. What they are and how they are used in the treatment of depression. This week, we will discuss how these drugs are used, specifically for the treatment of addiction and how to educate yourself on whether these drugs are good for...
Antidepressants, as their name suggests, are a certain type of drug that is used to combat depression in people. The amount of people in the United States who have taken, or are currently taking, some form of antidepressant is mind boggling, and should cause us to...
Hopelessness is a terrible feeling. Not only is it a powerfully defeating emotion, hopelessness changes our perception of reality. When we feel hopeless, without hope, it’s difficult to perceive the prospect of improving our current circumstances, our relationships,...
MDMA, also called Ecstasy or Molly, is known as being a party drug. Due to their psychoactive effects, party drugs like MDMA are often taken at clubs, house parties, and underground music festivals called raves. Many use these substances to amplify their party...