Impact & Statistics of Prescription Pill Addiction
Prescription pill abuse involves more than opioids and other pain medications. Three large classes of prescription pills that are commonly abused...
Preventing Alcohol Abuse by Discovering Genetics Pathways
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults...
Pharming: Pill Parties for Teens
Unauthorized use of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by teenagers is a growing national problem. This latest trend in drug abuse by...
How to Successfully Navigate the Holiday Season if You’re Alone
The holiday season can be joyous for many but can be triggering for individuals who are alone, who recently lost a...
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Pervasive development disorders, now formally called autism spectrum disorders are a group of childhood disorders characterized by problems...
The “Halloween Scaries” and Bullying
As we approach Halloween, many individuals will dress up in costumes as an innocent ploy to mock and bully mental health...
Horticulture Therapy for Mental Illness
May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness and breaking down the stigmas for mental health disorders...
Oxycodone Abuse and Addiction Treatment
Next Steps for my Oxycodone Abuse? Oxycodone is the powerful primary ingredient in many painkillers prescribed to people suffering from moderate...
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Self-Injury
Eating Disorders and Self-Injury Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorders, bulimia nervosa or orthorexia seldom occur independently of...