Author Archives: Alta Loma

What Impolite Acts Are Caused By Depression?

Depression has a tendency to make you do things that may upset others through no fault of your own. It can mean that you have not connected with loved ones or have lashed out at others. By being aware of behaviors that have been off-putting to people, you can speak to your therapist about them […]

What Are the Differences Between Casual and Prolonged Cocaine Use?

Cocaine is a Schedule II drug which means that it is illegal to use recreationally in the U.S. Some experience euphoria while others experience anxiety, pain, and hallucinations. By knowing what happens to you after trying cocaine just once, you will start far away from it before an addiction develops.  What Happens When Trying Cocaine […]

What We Can Learn From Mac Miller’s Death

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Mac Miller was a best-selling rapper who passed away from a drug overdose on September 7, 2018. It was recently discovered that the drugs that killed Miller were laced with fentanyl given to him by his drug dealer, Cameron James Pettit. Mac Miller’s death can teach us how important it is to get help for […]

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Snoring?

One of the known traits of alcohol is that it makes you drowsy. What you may not know is that it does not make your sleeping pleasant when you are snoring and have trouble breathing. By going into treatment for alcoholism, you can have a better night’s sleep. Why Does Alcohol Influence Your Snoring? If […]

How to Put Together a Suicide Prevention Kit

It is possible that you have attempted suicide before or are dealing with suicidal thoughts. You are afraid that you may follow through with those thoughts. With a suicide prevention kit, you will have the tools with you in case you feel like those suicidal thoughts are taking over. Safety Plan Having a safety plan […]

How Do I Know I Am Ruining My Progress in Therapy?

Therapy is a great way to let out those emotions that have been stopping you from being your best. However, you may also notice how those problems do not seem to be going away because of specific acts you are engaging in without even realizing it. By being aware of the reasons why your progress […]

The Mental Health Effects of Cuddling

Whether you want to admit it or not, everyone needs a hug once in a while. It can be a great source of comfort not just if you are feeling happy about something, but if you need to hold onto someone when times get tough. A recent study has shown that hugs can do wonders […]

Why Are Adderall and Alcohol a Dangerous Mix?

Adderall is a medication that is used to treat ADHD. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Organization, 19% of emergency room visits related to ADHD medication from people ages 18-25 also involved alcohol. By learning about the dangers of alcohol use and Adderall, you will learn to go into alcohol abuse treatment and […]

What Therapists Want You to Know About Suicide

How Do You Handle Toxic Family Members?

People seem to think that by not talking about suicide to someone, they will never do it. That just because someone seems fine and happy on the outside does not mean that they are not crying for help on the inside. Reader’s Digest has had mental health professionals speak about the best way to talk […]