Using Alcohol to Cope: Why Does it Happen?
Alcohol is a coping mechanism for some people. Infact, it’s a coping mechanism for a lot of people. Dependence on it can often arise as a result of wanting to cope with something that’s too much to handle. Alcohol as a method for coping is normal, common, even popular. And it makes sense why. Here […]
What is Vivitrol?
Answering Your Questions About Vivitrol #1 What is Vivitrol? Vivitrol is an injection that blocks the effects of two addictive substances: alcohol and opiates. It’s a brand-name of the drug naltrexone, which also can be taken in pill form. The shot works by binding to the brain’s opioid and endorphin receptors. The drug is injected […]
How Do Teenagers Get Drunk Without Alcohol?
A Guide to Teen Alcohol & Drug Abuse Is it possible to get drunk without alcohol? Yes, kind of. But, what does that mean? You need to consume alcohol to get drunk, right? Not really. The truth is, consuming ANY substance that can give you a “high” counts as getting drunk or high. Teens generally […]
Depression in Young Adults
Life for young adults can be tough. Maybe you’re juggling a new career or first time finances. Or maybe you’re involved in a blooming new romantic relationship. Or perhaps you’re just living life on your own for the first time. Either way, it isn’t easy and it can be tough on a person mentally. Everyone […]
Why Do Teens Use Drugs?
Everyone knows the teenage years are full of challenges. Some of these challenges are easy to conquer. Some of the challenges are tougher and they’ll make us into the people we’ll become. And some of the challenges are overpowering. They overshadow any personal development and they seem to completely annihilate the teen’s self esteem. For […]
Is a Messy Room a Symptom of Depression?
If your loved one, child or teenager has a messy room, it could be a symptom of depression or another mental health struggle. It also may be a sign they’re having a tough time organizing and decluttering. Messiness may also be a symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – it’s difficult to stay on […]
Is Marijuana Addictive?
The truth is, yes! Marijuana is addictive – it’s a substance, afterall. Many people don’t think marijuana can be addictive. They don’t associate addiction with cannabis. They understand that every other substance has the potential to be addictive – but the line is drawn at marijuana. Do you know anyone like that? The public generally […]
Mind-Body Connection
How the Mind-Body Connection Influences Substance Use and Mental Health The mind-body connection is the connection between your mind and body. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it is pretty simple – and absolutely amazing at the same time! The mind-body connection is an ongoing mechanism that never stops to take a rest. The mind and […]