How Morphine Affects Your Eating Habits and Appetite
In 21st Century America, the pressure to be thin is pervasive — the media, advertising, entertainment and even the medical [...]
Helping Young Adult Children Cope with Depression
“As the mother of a high school senior who has struggled with depression for nearly 10 years, I’m anxious about [...]
Bipolar Disorder and Sex Addiction
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mood disorders in the world, affecting millions of people each year. This [...]
When a Loved One Fears Treatment, Take a Different Approach
Persuasion is a tricky pursuit. You've tried it, no doubt. Nudging a friend to join you in your new hobby, [...]
2018 Prescription Drug Abuse Statistics You Need To Know
Prescription drug abuse is a serious and growing problem in the United States. The 2016 National Study on Drug Use [...]
Alcoholism Statistics You Need to Know
Alcoholism affects people from all walks of life. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than [...]
Good Doctors, Desperate Measures and the Opioid Crisis
When it comes to healing, doctors are on the front lines. Day in, day out, they bring their knowledge, experience [...]
Opioid ‘Abuse-Deterrent’ Maintenance Therapy Is Being Abused and Here’s What the FDA Plans to Do About It
People with substance use disorder have improperly used opioid maintenance therapy for as long as it has been around. So, [...]
Georgia Among Top 10 Most Stressed States in America
Stress in America soared to record levels in 2017, with much of the brunt borne by southeastern states, such as [...]