Starting from the age of puberty till about 50 years of age, women have a two-time higher risk of developing an anxiety disorder as compared to men. The increased risk of developing anxiety disorders in women may be...
Jessica Simpson Posts Unrecognizable Photo to Commemorate 4 years of Being Sober
Jessica Simpson recently shared a candid throwback picture of herself on Instagram to celebrate her four years of being sober. The picture was taken in Nov 2017, from the day she began her journey towards sobriety. The...
Real Estate Survey Reveals Americans Prefer to Stay Where Marijuana is Legal
According to a recent survey, released by the real estate company Redfin, Americans are making a beeline to stay in states where marijuana is legal, rather than in those states that continue to criminalize marijuana...
Acknowledging Co-existence of Mental Health Problem and Substance Abuse for Recovery
In our habit of easily giving in to preconceived notions in almost everything, we always judge and disparage a person dealing with substance abuse. However, there is always an underlying cause that triggers substance...
Psychedelic Medicine Ushering in a New Era after Covid-19 Pandemic
United States is witnessing an unprecedented moment as it has decriminalized many drugs for medical and recreational purposes. Major investors have flocked into the market setting up a stage—for paradigm shift towards...
People with Bipolar Disorder Think Differently, yet They Can Manage with Treatment
There are several misconceptions regarding people with bipolar disorder. They are often considered as unstable, untrustworthy, unpredictable, and with an inability to take care of themselves. They are assumed to have...
5 Tips to Build Resilience Amid Growing Cases of PTSD
For the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health emergency, affecting both the physical and psychological health of people. While thousands and thousands of people have lost their lives, those...
Pandemic Related Stress Linked To Increase In Alcohol Intake: Study
When the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, it caught people unawares upending their lives completely. The ensuing lockdowns, joblessness, isolation, health-scare, and numerous other challenges severely affected the emotional...
Marijuana Can Cause Uncontrollable Vomiting, Says New Study
With many states legalizing marijuana for recreational and medicinal use, it has become rampant among people. Its consumption is on the rise—raising the question, how much marijuana is too much? In April 2021, Marijuana...
California Looking to Pay People with Substance Abuse Disorder to Stay Sober
California would become the first state in the country if they implement their plan to pay people with substance abuse disorder to stay sober. Drug overdose deaths have ravaged the state leaving its leaders scurrying...
Side Effects of Marijuana on People over 50 Can Be Startling
Marijuana or cannabis is a mind-altering drug that has numerous effects on the human body and mind. With the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes in 19 states in the US, it has increasingly become...
People Who Exercise More, Drink More, Suggests Study
It is assumed that people who exercise more would make healthier choices when it comes to eating and drinking. However, many studies over the years have found a link between drinking and exercising, indicating that...
Michelle Heaton Dares to Share Her Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety
Michelle reveals how her husband stayed by her side in the time even when she herself wanted him to walk away from the marriage. Michelle Heaton, who shot to fame as a member of the reality TV band Liberty X, is in the...
How to keep Depression at Bay as You Age
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems people face ranging from mild to severe. According to the National Institute of mental health (NIH), depression is a major public health problem affecting...
How is Depression Different from Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two common mental health disorders that are often associated with each other with a high degree of confusion between them. In the United States, 16 million people are battling with major...
John Mulaney Talks About His Intervention and Life After Rehab
John Edmund Mulaney, the 39-year-old renowned American standup comedian, writer, actor and producer recently gave a candid interview regarding his substance abuse, intervention, pain of relapse and life after rehab...
Is there a correlation between childhood trauma and addiction in adulthood?
Our childhood experiences lay the foundation of our adulthood. During childhood ,our minds are quite impressionable, so any good or bad experience, it simply impacts our personality and mental well-being as we...