Trigger Warning: This article contains information on self-harm and suicide. If you are self-harming and are feeling suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. New research from Columbia University looked at the correlation between self-harm episodes and risk of suicide. The study found that an episode of self-harm creates a high
Ask Them What They Need: As the supportive family member or loved one of someone with anxiety, it is easy to think that you know what they need and have all the answers. Through their treatment and recovery process, they are learning to identify their own needs and create a system of recovery which works
Addiction to THC can happen before a person knows it. Withdrawal symptoms are part of addictive properties including panic attacks, anxiety, depression and aggression. Find out what makes it so addictive and how to know if a loved one has become addicted. How THC is Used The national debate surrounding medical use of marijuana keeps
While it may be tempting to drink and smoke marijuana at the same time, using more than one drug simultaneously may lead to unwanted results. The risk factors multiply for complications when mixing two different drugs with varying side effects. Learn what to expect when mixing marijuana with alcohol. Effects The Cannabis sativa plant is
Adderall is a drug containing dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, two things which are highly addictive. The drug Adderall works in the body as a central nervous system stimulant by making dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Adderall abuse potential and addiction liability are two reasons Adderall is only prescribed by medical doctors. The basics of Adderall
Ambien is not a narcotic but it definitely has an effect on the body. Depending on the person using Ambien and how much is used (as well as how often) it will make a difference how the person responds to use. Learn more about Ambien, how it is used and whether it can create a
When a person becomes hooked on pornography, the individual will continue wanting more and more until it is impossible to stop. With more free services, videos and content available online, streaming and on laptops or phones, it is no wonder porn turns into an escalating behavior in a short period of time. Effects of Escalation
Getting regular exercise is a great way to maintain personal health goals and prevent disease progression. Excessive exercise actually works against these goals by having adverse effects on a person’s physical and mental well being. Learn some of the symptoms of exercise addiction and what to do if it happens to a loved one. Defining
Social media is in an ever increasingly complicated relationship with mental health. From body image to self esteem, anxiety and depression to addiction, social media is proving to be less than helpful to maintaining good mental health. 65% of Americans interact with their social media platforms multiple times a day. Three of the most popular,
Who misuses stimulant medications during college? The answer is, many people. Adderall and other popular forms of stimulant medications are desirable to college students who are crunching books, writing essays, developing projects, and maintaining a busy schedule of extracurricular activities. In order to stay up all night, retain information, and get everything done that needs
