Mental Health of Stalkers
The act of stalking someone can be a terrifying situation and the victim will end up living in fear when dealing with an obsessive stalker. It is important to understand what is happening psychologically when someone has the tendency to be obsessive and stalk others. Their mental health is often in a very damaged state…
Opioids and the Modern Family Structure
The opioid epidemic has taken its toll on the nation’s health and well-being of many people struggling with addiction. But the damage from opioid abuse not only affects the individual it also has a strong impact on family life. Addiction puts a financial and emotional strain on families that must care for their loved ones…
Drinking May Change Your Genes
Most people know how much drinking alcohol can damage your physical and mental health but new research shows that it can also lead to changes in your genes. Binge-drinking alcohol actually causes changes in the genes within your body’s cells which can lead to serious damage to the liver that can’t be reversed. Even though…
Harmful Alcohol Consumption Is a Global Issue
Reducing Harmful Alcohol Consumption Globally Will Improve the Health and Well-being of Humanity as a Whole Alcohol abuse is a rampant problem throughout the U.S. leading to millions of people not only suffering from issues with alcoholism but also having fatal repercussions from their disease. Recently in 2016, it was reported that 3 million people…
Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits?
While certain employers might choose to test potential employees for drug use, the Trump administration is considering the possibility of requiring the unemployed to take drug tests as well. People that are laid off or discharged and are receiving unemployment benefits between jobs may be required to take drug tests in order to collect their…
What is a Mass Overdose and How Does it Occur?
As the opioid epidemic continues to escalate in the U.S., mass overdoses have emerged as a significant public health crisis. It occurs when a group of people are hospitalized for consuming excessive amounts of a drug, often resulting in multiple fatalities. This phenomenon has become increasingly common due to the rise of fentanyl, a highly…
Should Celebrities Make Their Sobriety Public?
Often people in the public eye try to maintain as much of their life private as they can and don’t reveal personal details about themselves. Going through an addiction, hitting rock bottom and recovering can seem shameful to some and they may not feel ready to talk about it. However, for those celebrities who are…
The Dangers of Rapid Detox
When a person decides to quit an addiction they may be fearful of detox and want the process to be over quickly. Even though some treatment centers may advertise rapid detox, quitting a dependency should be a more gradual process in order to be safe. In fact, rapid detox is less effective and even hazardous…
Understanding Healthy Stress Levels
Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives but too much repeated stress can cause physical and mental health problems. People with too much stress can start to develop symptoms of anxiety and other issues that interfere with their functioning. In our hectic modern lives, keeping stress levels down is a crucial skill that is essential…
This Could be the Key to Opioid Recovery
With the rampant abuse and addiction to opioids, it can be difficult to pinpoint one single cause or a specific solution that will help people quit. People may start using opioids for a number of different reasons depending on their situation and there can be a wide range of factors that can be helpful in…