Every generation has lost some of their favorite musicians to addiction and mental illness, from Charlie Parker to Juice WRLD. A study from the Music Industry Research Association says that 50% of musicians have suffered from depression, and 12% had suicidal thoughts. Finally, the music industry has decided to do something about these troubling statistics. […]
Monthly Archives: February 2020
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Drug abuse hotlines are free phone numbers to call for support and treatment options if you are struggling with substance abuse disorder. There is a hotline for any addiction you are suffering from. Calling a drug abuse hotline is the first step towards starting on the road to recovery. When to Call a Drug Rehab […]
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Thousands of people have been dying from opioid addiction in recent years. In most states west of the Mississippi, meth is the biggest killer with cocaine ranking third. Unfortunately, the funding for opioid treatment is required to cover meth and cocaine treatment as well. With such limited funding available to cover these deadly addictions, it’s […]
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People choose dating apps to find their true love as you can filter the type you are looking for by appearance, location, religion, politics, if they want children, etc. The problem is that dating apps can actually damage your mental health when it comes to being ignored after a date or if you are receiving […]
Addiction, Treatment
How Did Microbiologist Frank Plummer Take Part in a Clinical Trial for Alcoholism Treatment?
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Canadian microbiologist Frank Plummer has made great strides in the study of alarming epidemics like HIV and ebola. In his personal life, however, he has had a battle of his own with alcoholism. Plummer has decided to be a part of history by taking part in brain surgery to help treat alcohol use disorder. What […]
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Feb
A current threat to society right now is the opioid epidemic. This refers to the growing number of deaths that have occurred as a result of people becoming addicted to the pain medications they are prescribed to. Even though awareness of the opioid epidemic came about around 2010, the start actually started several years ago. […]
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Feb
Feb
You may think that depression simply means being sad all the time. The truth is that depression has several less apparent symptoms. By discovering the hidden signs of depression, you will know when it is time to seek treatment. Why Does Not Having an Opinion Mean You Are Depressed? You may not have an opinion […]
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College can be a very stressful time when you have exams in multiple classes and have to keep up your GPA before you graduate. A small study showed that friends are unlikely to encourage those who express depression online to get help but sent supportive or motivating messages. More needs to be done for college […]
02
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Alcohol is a substance that is legal all over the country. With the only limitation being that you need to be 21 years-old to drink, it is easily accessible and found in every restaurant or event you go to. A new study showed that Americans are drinking double the amount of alcohol than usual which […]
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Elizabeth Wurtzel, the author of “Prozac Nation” passed away on January 7th of breast cancer. She was the author responsible for opening up the conversation about mental health through her memoir about her life-long battle with depression and addiction. The courage of Elizabeth Wurtzel to write about her troubling experiences with addiction and mental illness […]
