Dirtier and Deadlier: The Risk of Heroin Use
Heroin use remains one of the most dangerous and unpredictable substance abuse issues today. According to the CDC, over 94,000 people lost their lives to drug overdoses [...]
What Is Rumination? + How to Address It
If you've ever felt like your brain was stuck in a loop, thinking about the same situation over and over, you've experienced rumination. Rumination usually happens when [...]
What to Expect During Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin use is a critical public health issue that affects individuals, families and communities nationwide. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately [...]
Alcohol and Life Expectancy: What Studies Say
Chances are you've heard that a glass of wine here and there is good for your health, yet you likely also know that heavy drinking can be [...]
How Breathwork Improves Mental Health
Breathing is more than just something you do to survive; it also has an impact on mental health. Studies show that just 20 minutes a day of [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Addiction
First-time heroin users might not think much about the risk of addiction or overdose. However, statistics show that approximately 30 percent of first-time users become dependent on [...]
The Power of a Supportive Community
It's hard to start on the road to recovery, but having the support of a community can make the journey much easier. Peer support benefits individuals in [...]
Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal
Chronic alcohol use increases the risk of serious health problems, damages relationships and makes mental health issues worse. If you're ready to take control of your life, [...]
What Is Alcohol Detox Like?
Alcohol affects multiple body systems, so it's been linked to cirrhosis, heart disease, stroke and other serious medical conditions. Excessive drinking also increases the risk of memory [...]
New Street Drug: Pink Cocaine
Pink cocaine is a relatively new illicit street drug with a confusing name and the potential for disastrous outcomes when abused. After the death of One Direction [...]
