Mental Health

Reflections on National Recovery Month— and Why Celebrating Recovery Matters

When a grassroots initiative grows into something with a spirit and momentum of its own, one begins to suspect that this movement might have an ...

By: Beth Burgess

10.12.15

The Effect of Drugs on Serotonin

When a person uses a drug, he will experience several side effects. These effects include both physical and psychological changes, and can be either short-term ...

9.23.15

Depressants and PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences an extremely traumatic event. Some people who struggle ...

9.10.15

Positive Thinking in Rehab

Going through addiction rehabilitation can be a challenging experience if the person doesn’t know what to expect. The person may have been dealing with substance ...

9.1.15

Has Digital Media Affected Process Addictions?

Before the 20th century, media consisted only of physical objects, such as newspapers, books, magazines and posters. However, with the invention of the computer in ...

7.24.15

Learning to Accept Trauma

A person can experience trauma as the result of many different situations. Trauma can cause an individual to feel overwhelmed by many frightening thoughts and ...

6.25.15

What Happens When You Mix Depressants and Opiates?

Combining two or more drugs may not seem like a big deal to many people. Doctors prescribe multiple medications all the time, and people mix ...

5.7.15

The Potential Role of Video Games to Treat Addiction (Video Interview)

Jane McGonigal, author of the New York Times best selling book “Reality Is Broken,” discusses the ...

4.23.15

Why Codependent Relationships Should Be Avoided

When two people are in a relationship, they will naturally want what is best for the other person. Since the foundation of a healthy relationship ...

3.10.15

OCD Treatment

Some people with OCD feel overwhelmed, but treatment can help them regain control of their lives.

2.9.15