COVID-19 Outbreak: Online Addiction Recovery Meetings
The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought most of our operations and lives to a standstill. Many individuals are experiencing various levels of stress. There are three notable levels when it comes to individuals going through or have gone through substance use disorder. They include: Those who have been going through addiction recovery have lost access …
Personality Disorder. Personality Disorder Test
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder that affects the patient’s interpretation of reality. This affects their response to aspects of life. Individuals with personality disorders may have trouble connecting with other people, maintaining or starting relationships, and controlling their impulses. In most circumstances, the patient does not realize that their behavior and …
How the Fear of Being Alone Fuels Addiction
Statistics show that a significant number of Americans are lonely. They feel this way because of grief, separation, miscarriage, or divorce. This loneliness can be detrimental to their physical and mental well being. It increases the risk of having heart conditions, suicidal thoughts, depression, and other illnesses. Loneliness can also cause or worsen substance use …
Signs of Meth Use
Methamphetamine, otherwise known as meth, speed, crystal meth, chalk, ice, or other street names, is an illicit dangerous stimulant drug. Maybe highly addictive due to its high potency. It affects your body in multiple ways, and sometimes loved ones may find it difficult to notice signs of meth use. Furthermore, it affects life around you, …
Selena Gomez Reveals She Deletes Instagram Because of Its Mental Health Impact
She may be Instagram’s third most-followed celebrity account, but Selena Gomez has revealed that the negative impact of social media on her mental health has led her to remove the app from her phone. On last Wednesday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan”, the 26-year-old admitted to the hosts that she does not have …
Men’s Health Month 2019 – Addiction Among Men
June is Men’s Health Month. Every year, the month is recognized by the White House as a Congressional Health Education Program. The goal of Men’s Health Month is to increase awareness of preventable health issues and promote early detection and treatment of disease. This month encourages men, boys, and their family members across the country …
