For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used by people for their psychedelic effects. Recently, scientists have discovered what happens to your brain when you are on mushrooms. By understanding how psychedelic mushrooms work in the brain, you can see how these drugs affect your way of thinking when you are high, and why it […]
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You may be using alcohol or drugs to self-medicate an underlying mental illness. Some people have a “dual diagnosis” of mental illness and addiction; often, addiction begins as a means to self-medicate. You may have struggled with anxiety and found that alcohol “calms your nerves.” You might have had difficulty staying awake during the day […]
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Prescription opioids tend to contain opioids that can be misused illegally or can develop into an addiction. Mixing painkillers with alcohol has indeed been proven to be fatal. To avoid any fatal overdoses, it is important to never mix alcohol with any painkillers you have to take. How Vicodin Works Hydrocodone, found in Vicodin, is […]
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When experiencing mental illness symptoms, your mind might be chatting away in negative or anxious thought patterns. You may get caught up in your mind and feed into these thoughts easily. You can learn to get out of your head and get back into your life! You might need something new to find your focus. […]
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The American Psychological Association says that 85% are feeling generalized anxiety. A hotline by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had a 1,000% increase in people texting in for emotional distress. A new company called Frame provides access to mental health professionals on a platform that works much like a dating app. The […]
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The ongoing police violence and the nationwide protests targeting people of color have had a traumatizing affect on many members of the community. Unaddressed, this trauma can cause lasting damage to both physical and emotional well-being. Practicing mindfulness after a protest or any encounter with racism, can reduce stress and anxiety and improve the ability […]
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A 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that men are more likely than women to use drugs, which includes both illegal narcotics and misuse of prescription medications. For men, this usage is more likely to end up in trips to the E.R. and overdose. Men also typically report higher numbers of use […]
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You may be struggling with addiction or mental health issues and feel like you are not getting the support you need in your recovery. You might be thinking that no one will ever understand you or that people are too afraid to talk to you. Instead of letting your imagination run wild, try increasing your […]
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Many people name Halloween as a favorite holiday, regardless of age. There is something exhilarating about finding the perfect costume, planning a lively party, or going out bar hopping to celebrate. For someone who struggles with alcohol abuse, however, Halloween can end up being a nightmare. Risking Legal Consequences Increases on Holidays Alcohol Monitoring Systems, […]
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There’s nothing more refreshing than a good night’s sleep, but many of us have trouble getting the rest we need. According to Science Daily, one in four Americans suffer from insomnia. The University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation has found that one in three adults take medication to help them get to […]
