When you hear the startling statistics of addiction overdoses, you feel helpless letting these overdoses continue. According to Psychiatry associate professor and researcher Kelly Dunn, much of the prevention efforts have been on people who use opioids illegally and not on people who use opioids for pain. Dunn and her team decided to come up […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Substance abuse has the potential to ruin lives. Substance abuse caused “The Ellen Show” producer, Andy Lassner, to ruin his first marriage, his relationship with his oldest child, and his job. Andy Lassner shared his story on his sobriety to inspire others to get help. The Start of Lassner’s Addiction Lassner battled anxiety and depression […]
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Instagram, a picture-posting social media site, can lead to mindless browsing which can lead to unhealthy use. Instagram is doing all it can to protect the mental health of its users like removing the “likes” button to avoid social comparison and harassment. By learning about how to mindfully use Instagram, you can still post and […]
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In the 1700s England, gin was considered a “mother’s ruin” because it was thought to only affect women compared to men. The truth is there should be no difference in what certain types of alcohol can make you feel. It is important to understand that all alcohol is a depressant that can leave you feeling […]
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The message of an advertisement is very important as you do not want to mislead anyone. With an ongoing drug epidemic, you want to make sure that any advertisement about drugs has to do with achieving sobriety. South Dakota may have tried to come up with an anti-meth campaign, but actually ended up creating a […]
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It can be hard to live with a health condition that affects your balance like vertigo. It can be even harder when your vertigo brings about a panic attack. By understanding that your balance disorder is accompanied with anxiety, you will have a better chance of getting both disorders treated. Vertigo and Anxiety When you […]
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When your partner is the one who brings in the money or makes more money, losing their job can bring about anxiety in a relationship. This can lead to sensitive conversations about what to do about work or how to pay off their finances. Patience and support is a great way for your relationship to […]
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Teacher Ryan Le Blanc has been on opioids since he was three months old after surgery for a unilateral cleft palate which turned into a heroin addiction. Le Blanc went on Bluelight.org where he would read the posts of the substances he was taking, how to safely take them, and how to quit. Researchers now […]
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There is a big stigma in regards to suicide. People seem to think that talking about suicide will make more people want to take their own lives. The “Don’t Give Up” movement raises awareness towards suicide by writing inspirational words on signs to let people know there is hope that things can get better. What […]
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You may see girls getting together for a girl’s night as they share their inner feelings with their heart to hearts. Why is it we do not see that with men? If more men had close bonds with their friends, their mental health would improve and be more comfortable speaking to others. The Importance of […]