Separation anxiety is an intense worry when someone you love has to go away like a parent, friend, or someone you are in a relationship with. You could be experiencing symptoms like worrying that something will happen to that person where you will never see them again which will make you not want to sleep…
Having a panic attack is when you feel like you are about the have a heart attack. It can be a burden on your life. You may especially experience this if you are in a public place where you feel helpless. It is essential to recognize the triggers that lead to a panic attack and…
Even though we know we watch film and television shows for storytelling, audiences tend to take them seriously. Serious subject matters like postpartum depression are not shown very much in entertainment mediums. However, according to the American Psychological Association, postpartum depression affects one in seven women. Diablo Cody’s film, Tully, experienced controversy from mothers. They…
The Roseanne revival of the hit television sitcom has been trying to find relatable topics to discuss on their show. One recent episode was about the opioid crisis and how expensive health insurance can be when you are in real need of it. The Roseanne episode “Netflix and Pill” is about one of the members…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that more 115 people die daily from drug overdoses. There are a lot of lawsuits against opioid manufacturing companies and distributors as a result of the overdoses. We need to create more medications to help relieve those suffering from withdrawal symptoms. These medications can help people have a…
Drug tests determine if someone has drugs or alcohol in their system. It can be done using sweat, hair follicles, urine, or oral fluids. While it may be hard to believe, there are benefits of drug testing. Drug tests are necessary to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Benefits of Drug Testing in the…
Scientists are still trying to uncover what causes someone to develop an addiction. Is it where we came from or is there no escaping because of a genetic component we were born with? Whatever the reason is, it is important to look at both sides of this debate as addiction is developed differently depending on…
It can be hard to watch someone struggling with addiction. You may feel like it is not your place or that person will grow out of it. Whatever the excuse is, it is important to always be there for your friend in any way that you can or you will regret it if you wait…
Parents normally shudder the thought of their teen ever attempting to try drugs as they feel they are too smart to try or they feel if they do try, they will not become addicted. A national survey says that 8% of kids from ages 12-17 have used illegal drugs in the past month and 16%…
While drug use has been very prominent over the past several decades, drugs have had a role in history since before any of us were born. It is important to learn about where drugs like cocaine, tobacco, and marijuana came from as well as the early uses for drugs to better understand the minds of…