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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Drinking too much alcohol the night before can cause you to feel woozy, less productive, and in a bad mood when you wake up in the morning. The same can be said for marijuana. Learning about the symptoms of a weed hangover will teach you about what excessive weed use can do to you the […]
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People see a therapist for a number of reasons whether it is addiction, mental health problems, grief, or they just feel lonely and need someone to talk to. But when life starts getting better for you, you may feel like therapy is no longer needed. Knowing when it is time to stop therapy is a […]
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If it is your New Year’s resolution to be a happier person this new year, you are probably confused about how to do it. Being happy is about tackling one issue at a time instead of trying to get everything sorted out all at once. Huffington Post has given challenging but realistic pieces of advice […]
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Going on vacation does not mean that you take a vacation from counseling. You do not want to experience episodes of addiction, anxiety or depression and have no one to consult about it. It is important before your trip to find ways to speak with your therapist so that you can have a positive experience […]
