Dental Issues After Addiction: Fixable vs. Irreversible
"Drug teeth" is a potential consequence of long-term substance use. Learn more about common drug-related dental problems and find out if they're treatable. Substance use disorders cause [...]
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
There's no doubt that marijuana usage has increased in recent years. Also known as cannabis, pot and weed, the drug remains illegal at the federal level. However, [...]
Our Need for Validation: Where to Turn
Wanting to be seen, heard and valued is fundamental to being human. Everyone wants the reassurance of being recognized and appreciated. When you're a stay-at-home mom, seeking [...]
Treating Track Marks from Substance Use
Track marks can be a concerning sign of potential substance abuse if you see them on someone else. For someone struggling with addiction, these marks can be [...]
Pete Davidson: The Courage to Do Rehab Again
If you follow celebrity news, you know that Pete Davidson's mental health has been making headlines for a few years now. The famous comedian and actor checked [...]
Addressing Malnutrition from Substance Use
When we think of malnutrition, our minds immediately jump to diet. While a poor diet can contribute to malnutrition, this condition is also associated with substance use. [...]
Strange Addictions: 4 Top Episodes
You've likely heard of the show My Strange Addiction. As the name suggests, this unique show highlighted people who had unusual obsessions that were often dangerous or [...]
Treating Ulcers Caused by Alcoholism
The stomach has a very thin lining called the mucosa, which provides protection and damage from enzymes, acids and microorganisms that pass through when you eat food. [...]
Mental Health and the Immune System: Surprising Links
The relationship between an individual's physical and emotional health is referred to as the mind-body connection, a theory that explains how our thoughts, feelings, attitudes and beliefs [...]
What Is Limbic ADD?
Do you find paying attention, staying motivated or boosting self-esteem difficult? You may be suffering from an overactive limbic system, a condition linked to limbic ADD. Limbic [...]
