Addiction is an experience that no one expects, but many go through either themselves or by someone they know. Everyone reacts differently after they become aware of aa close friend or family member struggling with an intense drug or alcohol addiction. Some like to turn a blind to the issue to save face and others read more
Working in a high stress environment comes with its pros and cons. You’re more motivated to work hard and make results happen, but the risk of unhealthy habits becomes stronger when you need an outlet. Many high stress offices around the country are leading employees from the top down to not only engage in unhealthy read more
For most teenagers and young people, emerging adulthood feels like an exciting yet confusing time. We’re all trying to figure out what a stable life means, find our passions, discover what types of people and jobs are our fit, and decode our own selves too. Adults who are the ages of eighteen to thirty are read more
Living in a mental health clinic or seeking help from a mental health practitioner isn’t always someone’s first choice when they begin their transition into senior age. Sometimes we don’t want to admit that we’re getting older every day, but with age comes more wisdom and opportunities to work on our health! There’s an abundance read more
Addictive behavior seems to be glamorized all over the internet, the media and with celebrities all over the world. We joke about binge watching Netflix, drinking way too much but “living our best life”, eating too much food, and songs that encourage drug abuse is even more shared. These subliminal messages are beginning to make read more
Pain pill addiction is affecting more people around the country than we realize. One of the most frequent reasons people go to the doctor is for quick pain relief, leading to thousands of people getting medications like opioids as their prescription. Doctors are routinely prescribing opioids as their prime recommendation without considering the negative effects read more
Club drugs can include chemicals that we often hear about in pop culture like cocaine, marijuana, MDMA or molly. The use of MDMA or ‘Molly’ is extremely common in the hip hop and electronic dance music scene. It’s glorified by some of the most beloved actresses, musicians, and influencers without consideration to how it actually read more
Xanax abuse has been rampant among teenagers who are more prone to try out the drug than ever before. The drug is typically prescribed to anyone who is dealing with muscle aches or anxiety, yet the withdrawal effects that come from abusing the drug lead to those exact symptoms. Someone who is dealing with an addiction read more
Marijuana addiction is growing like wild fire in our country right now as medical cannabis is hitting widespread distributors, being used for detox, and being celebrated by people everywhere. While I personally agree with the use of marijuana for medical terms and for dealing with issues like anxiety, I don’t agree with abusing it to read more
Teens are facing more pressure than ever to conform, be the best, and be “known” in the world for some unique success or personality. It’s ingrained in our culture now to show off our highlight reel online and pretend that everything is going okay. Added pressures from constant online social media connections, unrealistic expectations of read more
