Because December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it is a great time to increase your knowledge and awareness of disabilities. There are over 40 million people in the U.S. living with a disability. If someone has a disability, it is important to treat them compassionately, as they may be affected by…
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December is designated for saving lives by spreading awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Although impaired driving is typically associated with drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI) of other substances can be just as dangerous. In 2016, over 1 million people in the U.S. were arrested for impaired driving. While approximately one-third of…
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million people aged 12 or older experienced a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019. Addiction is a pervasive issue in our society, and it affects people from all walks of life, including religious people. As a member of the clergy, you can play a positive…
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Nicotine is an addictive substance that adversely impacts your overall health. To effectively quit using nicotine, you’ll first need to understand smoking addiction facts and the fundamentals of how nicotine can affect your health. Once you have a better grasp of smoking myths and facts, you can productively approach your nicotine use and start your…
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The kindling effect for alcohol withdrawal is a neural phenomenon that makes withdrawal symptoms more severe following each relapse. Those who have an alcohol use disorder and have attempted to quit multiple times have the highest risk of experiencing the kindling effect. It can lead to painful and even dangerous effects during initial withdrawal. These symptoms are…
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Alcoholic ketoacidosis is a metabolic condition resulting from excessive alcohol consumption. Binge drinking affects the body in complicated ways and can prohibit organs from performing their necessary functions. Alcoholic ketoacidosis can be painful, dangerous and even fatal, often requiring a visit to an emergency room or intensive care unit for recovery. It’s vital to understand what…
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A powerful motivation that draws people to drugs like heroin is an underlying mental health condition. While everyone experiences anxiety or stress occasionally, anxiety disorders make it difficult to deal with daily life without persistent feelings of fear or dread. To cope, some people experiment with illicit substances. Heroin may seem to offer relief from anxiety…
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Have you ever felt so stressed or worried that you couldn’t fall asleep at night? Maybe you laid in bed, unable to turn off your thoughts, feeling your heart pound in your chest. If this sounds familiar, you may know what it’s like to have an anxiety attack. Anxiety attacks can be extremely uncomfortable and…
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Many people know substance use disorders have adverse medical and psychological side effects. However, substance use can also influence your physical appearance — and that’s what other people notice first. Because illicit drug use has an impact on the brain and body, your physical appearance can show the impacts over time. From your teeth to your…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of daily living and has brought difficult challenges that many are still adjusting to. The effects of COVID-19 can cause many negative feelings, including stress, fear, isolation and sadness. Countless people have experienced increased stress or reported negative mental health as a result of the challenging pandemic. Safety…
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