Taking Xanax While on an Airplane
Flying on an airplane is not always fun for everyone as people deal with heavy anxiety being thousands of feet in the air. There are people who feel like Xanax is the answer. The truth is that Xanax may provide temporary relief but end in a long dependence. There will always come a time where we have to take a [...]
How Does the Opioid Crisis Affect the Economy?
People suffering from addiction do not seem to realize how much expensive addiction can be on the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 64,000 died from drug overdoses in 2016 and 2.4 million have opioid use disorder from OxyContin, Vicodin, heroin, and Fentanyl. The cost of treatment, lost productivity, and judicial procedures are costing the country [...]
How Stem Cell Research Can Potentially Cure Alcoholism
Stem cell research has been miraculous in medical treatments. It has so far helped with restoring sensation to those who are paralyzed and has helped those who are almost blind be able to read again. New developments have been made in stem cell research to cure alcoholism to stop the symptoms of brain inflammation and oxidative stress common in alcoholism. [...]
What is the History of Opiates?
Opiates have been traced back since the earliest years of civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia. It was for recreational use and for medicinal uses like a pain reliever during the 1800s. Heroin was also made for medicinal uses as well before its addictive qualities were discovered. Through the history of opiates, you will learn that something that is first made for [...]
Separation Anxiety in Children
It is normal for children to be nervous when away from their parents whether it is their first day of school, first sleepover, first overnight summer camp, etc. When these intense symptoms of anxiety persist over time, this is when children need help the most. It is important for parents to seek help for their children with separation anxiety instead [...]
How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?
A long time ago, it used to be that bipolar disorder used to be confused with depression or schizophrenia. Now, mental health has come a long way to be able to identify bipolar disorder. Through a series of tests, lifestyle choices, and family history, doctors will be able to get a clear diagnosis of whether or not you have bipolar [...]
Essential Oils to Help with Anxiety
Essential oils come from highly concentrated liquids derived from plants that you can find at your local grocery store. Certain essential oils have the potential to reduce anxiety where the vapor enters the bloodstream and gets in your endocrine system, changing your stress reactions. The vapor in essential oils is absorbed to the brain tissue where memory, emotions, and the [...]
How is Depression a Side Effect of Heroin Use?
Heroin is a powerful opiate that changes the way the brain works by causing mood changes, suicidal behavior, and dependence. According to the Advances in Psychiatric Treatment journal, 48% of heroin addicts have depression. Biological Psychiatry also says that getting into rehab or methadone treatment will improve depression. Heroin and depression both need to be treated simultaneously in order to [...]
A Mother Explains Raising Her Child With Conduct Disorder
Conduct Disorder is when children or adolescents have trouble following the rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. These children are seen as bad or delinquents. On March 22nd on the Today Show, Amy Cluley spoke about the difficulty of raising her five year-old son with this same disorder and how she wishes more help was available. Amy Cluley’s [...]
What Challenges Are Involved with Co-Occurring Disorders?
A co-occurring disorder is when you have two or more conditions that need to be treated substance abuse disorder and a mental health condition. Knowing what issues surround co-occurring disorders will help express the dire need as to why you need to go into treatment as well as help someone else you know get treatment. Stigma The stigma of co-occurring [...]