• pregnant woman holding belly and avoiding alcohol consumption during pregnancy
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy

    The debate about drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been raging […]

  • two kids bullying a lonely boy who is now at risk for mental health issues
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Bullying: A Risk Factor for Mental Health Issues

    Children who are bullied, by friends or siblings, are more […]

  • narcissistic woman has less stress and depression
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Narcissism May Reduce Stress Levels and Depression

    A study from the Queen’s University of Belfast published by […]

  • young man holding knees to face dealing with ocd and anxiety
    Mental Health

    OCD and Anxiety Linked to Unique Brain Cells

    According to The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one-third […]

  • military spouses holding hands despite being more prone to binge drinking and depression
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Military Spouses More Prone to Binge Drinking and Depression

    A new study published on The National Center for Biotechnology […]

  • woman holds mans hand in support due to mental illness
    Mental Health

    Mental Illness Leads to Early Death

    People experiencing mental illness die earlier than the general population […]

  • mother and daughter embracing due to forgiveness and recovery
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Forgiveness and Recovery

    The American Psychological Association defines forgiveness as the process of […]

  • lonely man sitting on a bench he is too tall to comfortably sit upon
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Defense Mechanisms and Their Role in Addiction

    Defense mechanisms are behaviors that people use to detach themselves […]

  • pensive young man leaning over in thought wondering about alcohol consumption and death
    Alcoholism

    The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Death

    In the United States, the third leading preventable cause of […]

  • stressed out man worries about the costs of substance abuse
    Substance Abuse

    The Costs of Substance Abuse

    According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, over $600 […]

  • pregnant woman holding belly
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Using Opioids During Pregnancy is Dramatically Increasing in Prevalence

    Opioids are physically, mentally, and psychologically damaging to the user. […]

  • woman comfort other woman in support group during stages of treatment
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    The Stages of Treatment

    During treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol, there are […]