Borderline personality disorder is an especially devastating mental health condition. It is associated with impulsive behavior, a distorted self-image, and wild mood swings. However, the negative effects of BPD aren’t limited to the person with a diagnosis. Loved ones are also impacted. Research published in EvoS Journal highlights a...
Melancholic depression is a form of major depressive disorder that involves persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, combined with apathy, fatigue and suicidal thoughts. If you’ve lost interest in daily activities, struggle to find any joy in life and feel that little or nothing can improve your mood, you...
Cocaine is a potent stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant. This drug has a high potential for addiction, and abusing it can impact people's health, relationships, finances and overall well-being. Here’s what you need to know about cocaine use. How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain and...
Depression comes with many challenges, including feelings of helplessness and apathy. Working with a therapist is one way to overcome depression and start feeling like yourself again. A doctor may also prescribe you specific medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to affect the activity of neurotransmitters in your brain....
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to spread the word about the risks associated with drinking and alcohol abuse. Since alcohol is legal and readily available, and drinking is a social activity for many people, it’s easy to overlook how harmful it is. However, alcohol is responsible for...
If you have a supply of possibly dangerous medications, you can play a role in curbing our national prescription drug abuse epidemic by learning how to manage them safely. That means taking steps to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, including storing them in a secure location...
Completing a residential addiction rehab program is a significant milestone anyone should be proud of. After this achievement, your loved one may feel confident enough in their recovery progress that they believe no further treatment is necessary. However, people who don’t commit to a complete continuum of care may...
While everyone goes through emotional ups and downs, depression is a diagnosable mental illness characterized by a lingering sense of hopelessness and a general feeling that life is no longer fulfilling or worthwhile. This illness can happen to anyone, and without treatment, its severity can increase. Here are five...
If you’ve ever experienced a traumatic event, you know the lasting impact it can have on your life. Recovering from such an experience is possible, but it will likely take time. Emotional trauma, as opposed to physical trauma, can be especially difficult to treat due to its ambiguous nature....
Though many U.S. states and territories have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains a Schedule I drug at the federal level. That means the DEA still considers it a drug with a significant potential for abuse, including physical and psychological dependence. Marijuana products sold at dispensaries...
If you struggle with occasional or chronic insomnia but are wary of the possible side effects of prescription sleep aids like Ambien, you may wonder if herbal sleeping tablets are an effective solution. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best-known natural sleep remedies and their potential...
ADHD is a condition that interferes with people’s concentration, focus, planning abilities and executive function. If you have ADHD, your brain’s dopamine system is dysregulated, meaning it releases too little dopamine or doesn’t use this neurotransmitter efficiently enough. Prescription stimulants like Concerta can help you manage your ADHD because...
In the U.S., out-of-pocket medical expenses can quickly add up for people with chronic illnesses. Even those who are fortunate enough to have insurance coverage may find themselves facing medical debt after undergoing treatment for diseases like cancer or diabetes. Knowing this, many people who would benefit from entering...
Perspective-taking is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand their point of view. It’s an essential component of emotional intelligence – the extent to which you can perceive and respond to other people’s feelings. Emotionally intelligent people tend to be highly self-aware, observant and empathetic....
Valium is a prescription sedative that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. While Valium can help people manage conditions like insomnia, seizures, anxiety and panic disorders, it also has a high potential for addiction. Users can quickly build up a tolerance, requiring increasingly higher doses to result...
If you struggle with chronic insomnia, you know how frustrating this condition can be. The fatigue that results from waking up multiple times throughout the night may leave you feeling like you’re stumbling through your life in a sleep-deprived haze. You may be desperate to find a solution, which...
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