On average, anxiety disorders affect women at twice the rate as men. While the exact reasons aren’t established, experts have various theories as to why this disparity exists. One explanation […]
Addiction in College Students: Know the Risks
For decades, drinking at college has been considered a right of passage. Many young people who had only minimal exposure to alcohol suddenly find themselves immersed in a college atmosphere […]
What Are the Side Effects of Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a prescription opioid that is used to treat individuals who experience severe pain, such as patients with terminal cancer. Illicit formulations, or analogs, of fentanyl have been smuggled […]
What Are The Health Consequences of Substance Use?
Each year, thousands of lives are lost in the U.S. due to substance use disorders. According to the CDC, approximately 140,000 deaths are attributed to alcohol use and another 100,000 […]
How to Celebrate National Recovery Month
Our nation observes September as National Recovery Month, a celebration dedicated to individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and to encourage those who are still struggling […]
10 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
There exists a powerful link between our mental health and our general wellness. When we are struggling mentally, be it with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, grief or any other mental health […]