Alcohol use can come with severe costs. It can lead to legal problems, financial stress, unemployment, and cause serious health issues. It can also destroy family and romantic relationships. Alcohol use is one of the leading reasons couples file for divorce in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health, alcoholism and divorce […]
Experimenting with drugs is commonplace among adolescents. While not every teen will sample from cigarettes, medications, marijuana, and other illicit substances, many will. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about one in five high school teens abuse prescription medications. Many teens have difficulties dealing with sadness, peer pressure, and other stresses that occur […]
An old adage about emotional baggage says: wherever you go, there you are. It refers to negative past experiences impacting relationships and general day-to-day living despite best attempts to move forward. And while the term “baggage” might be an adequate descriptor for some, it carries a deeply negative connotation. A metaphor that suggests overcoming trauma […]
Many of our feelings, decisions, and actions are influenced by neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and psychopharmaceuticals that control the central nervous system. Our daily experiences can affect the balance of chemicals in our brain, including a well-known neurotransmitter, dopamine. Dopamine fasting is the newest fad, but does it effectively address how to reset dopamine levels when imbalances […]
Society is taking strides in understanding how to incorporate mental health care when addressing wellbeing. Mental health is arguably the most vital component to self-care and wellness, as it can impact daily living, relationships, and even physical health. Still, mental illness is so common among Americans that nearly one in five–about 51.5 million in 2019–U.S. […]
Willpower alone will not help a person to overcome an addiction. This all-too-common myth is dangerous when broaching the topic of substance abuse disorder (SUD) in context with treatment efficacy. Frequently, there are physical and psychological factors contributing to or exacerbating this complex disease, many of which go overlooked. Discovering information about what part of […]
Trauma is a widespread health concern resulting from violence, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences. It can impact anyone of any age, gender, socioeconomic background, physical status, race, gender, or sexual orientation. If unaddressed, trauma increases the risks of mental health and substance use disorders. As this condition becomes more prolific nationwide, […]
Over the last decade, marijuana culture has experienced radical change. In 2012, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Public support for the legalization of weed mostly stems from the perceived health benefits, as well as marijuana-related taxes that serve as a reinvestment into state governments and policy. However, opponents are […]
Concerns about marijuana use among adolescents become a more pertinent subject as more states seek to legalize cannabis. Two Colorado surveys reported that marijuana use among teens increased significantly from 2017 to 2019. One survey conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) found that Pueblo and Denver schools reported the highest […]
Struggling with alcohol addiction, drug addiction or other addictive behaviors can be life-altering. Seeking resources to begin the process toward recovery is not always an easy first step, but it can aid in defining support systems sooner. There are many reasons that individuals may seek help for substance abuse. It’s possible that you’re coming to […]
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