Imagine a nasal spray that you can use to help treat your depression. SPRAVATO® was developed as a nasal spray designed to address depression, as well as help patients who have suicidal thoughts or have tried to take their own lives. With the FDA expanding approval for this nasal spray for use by those with […]
Decade after decade, people have used different words to describe how alcohol makes them feel. In the 1920s, they used the term “blotto,” and people in the 1950s used the word “honkers.” A new Penn State study proved that the language young adults use to describe how they are feeling when intoxicated can teach us […]
When we are going through rough patches in life, we may feel ashamed to ask for help. We might think that we need to get through tough times completely on our own. We might feel weak when we reach out for support and never get the help that we need. We want to appear independent […]
Consistency is one of the most important aspects of recovery. When we are creating new and healthy habits to change our lifestyles, we need to be consistent. When we lack consistency, we are not able to form new habits. We are confusing ourselves and we are setting ourselves up for failure. When we remain consistent, […]
When too much alcohol is in your system, you may notice that it can affect coordination. This can make it hard to balance when you walk and often causes you to trip or stumble. A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has discovered that your smartphone can detect how […]
We often get bogged down with small details. We might focus more on how we will get to where we are going rather than focusing on our destination. When starting recovery and deciding to enter treatment, we might have many questions about the finer details. We might have preconceived notions about recovery that can prevent […]
When we experience physical pain, it is a sign from our body that we need to take care of ourselves. The same can be said when we experience loneliness in a pandemic, as it is important to take care of ourselves in the form of companionship. Older adults need to find ways to protect themselves […]
Your mental health and wellness are essential. You might have a hard time making the time to focus on yourself. You might start your day with many obligations that continually pile up as the day goes on. When you feel like you have no control over your time, you can start to feel trapped or […]
Exercise and sports can help those in treatment for mental illness and addiction. Physical activity can increase the number of “feel-good” chemicals produced by the brain. The release of these chemicals can help those suffering from depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Sports can boost confidence and create a sense of camaraderie among teammates. Any sport […]