Perhaps you’ve heard the saying that addicts aren’t addicted to substances, they’re addicted to escaping reality. While the premise of this statement is thought provoking, addiction is a real medical condition that can involve physical and psychological elements. Finding the best recovery path is … [Read more...] aboutMeditation and Substance Use Recovery
Mental Illness: Why the Term Shouldn’t Scare Us
Remember the adage knowledge is power? If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you were bombarded by this statement. But there’s another that bears repeating. Words are powerful. The words we use to identify things, concepts and ideas, can immediately stir a particular emotion, reaction, or mental image. … [Read more...] aboutMental Illness: Why the Term Shouldn’t Scare Us
Drug Education: What Kills Brain Cells?
Don’t do drugs, kids. You’ll kill your brain cells. Is it true? Will doing drugs and drinking too much alcohol cause your brain cells to croak? And if it is, wouldn’t the brain just replenish its deceased cells? It can’t be as bad as people say it is, right? What Are Brain Cells? Neurons. Brain … [Read more...] aboutDrug Education: What Kills Brain Cells?
Non-Prescription Ways to Treat Depression
America has become a country of pill poppers. Is this a harsh statement? Yes, but it’s also factual. Psychology Today ran an article in April 2011 entitled, Is Medication the Answer to Depression? It revealed that in 1996, 13 million U.S. residents were treated with antidepressants. By 2015, that … [Read more...] aboutNon-Prescription Ways to Treat Depression
