September is National Suicide Prevention Month and everyone is encouraged to take part in helping save a life. While there have been numerous campaigns designed to combat and prevent suicide, it remains as a public health concern that plague many families. In fact, suicide is one of the topmost c...
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Aug
30
2019
Most people are surely familiar with marijuana, the drug that epitomized the hippie culture way back in the 1960s and 70s. Now, more than half a century later, marijuana is still being widely used and is even legal in many states in America as it has proven medical uses. One undesirable offshoot ...
Aug
26
2019
After weeks or maybe months of binge drinking, you’ve suddenly decided to quit alcohol altogether. You’ve been warned that quitting cold turkey can backfire on you but you never heeded that sound advice. Now, you feel like you’re going through hell and back. Are you experiencing alcohol withdrawa...
Aug
19
2019
For single people who are in recovery, one big challenge is to get back in the dating pool and meet new people. Of course, there’s online dating. However, since most first dates take place in bars or over dinner with wine, it can be awkward to explain to people you just met online that you’re not...
Aug
14
2019
1. What is trazodone?Trazodone is an antidepressant drug. While the primary mechanism of action of this drug is not yet fully ascertained, it is believed to affect the brain’s neurotransmitters specifically by inhibiting the reuptake or reabsorption of serotonin by the nerves in the brain. When t...
Aug
05
2019
Just over a year ago, news outlets all over the world reported that popstar Demi Lovato was rushed to the ER due to a drug overdose. Just before noon on July 24, 2018, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a medical emergency at the singer’s home in Hollywood Hills. While the police did ...
Jul
31
2019
Just like any other drug, Valium, also known by its generic name diazepam, delivers various effects to the brain and the body. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that is popularly used by people who want to combat feelings of anxiety and gain relaxation. While this drug can be effective when rightfully...
Jul
23
2019
Gone are the days when teens have to hide their cigarette packs or drugs in discreet places so that their parents, teachers or police authorities will not catch them red-handed. Now, these substances are hidden in plain sight. This is being made possible by an increasing number of people using va...
Jul
15
2019
Giving up alcohol is not an easy task. For people who are hooked into this substance, it can be a daunting process to just stop drinking altogether. Even people who have undergone rehab can find it difficult to avoid temptations and maintain their sobriety. The taste, smell, and the overall lifes...
Jul
09
2019
“You’re sick, you need help.”If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you might have heard this line before. And if you’re reading this, you might be wondering whether you are actually suffering from a disease that can be treated. Is addiction really a disease, or is it just an excuse concocted...
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