Stress and anxiety are common features of modern life. The average person can withstand these emotional/physical states and remain healthy within limits. However, if you…
Since the early 1990s, April has been designated in the U.S. as Stress Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to increasing public understanding of both…
Every April in the U.S. is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This nationwide event is sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, or…
Schizophrenia is an uncommon mental illness capable of altering your basic perception of reality. However, not everyone affected by this illness develops the same kinds…
Traumatic experiences can have a seriously negative impact on your life. That impact may include the development of posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It may…
If you’re addicted to a medication, you need the specialized help offered by a prescription drug detox center. This is true, in large part, because…
An IOP is an intensive outpatient program. This kind of program provides much more recovery help than you’ll find in standard outpatient care. In the…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness marked by two types of symptoms. First, affected people develop obsessions that cause them great anxiety. In…
Vicodin is a painkilling medication based on the opioid hydrocodone. The medication also contains acetaminophen as a secondary ingredient. As an opioid, Vicodin is capable…
Meth, or methamphetamine, is a powerful stimulant drug. Some people receive this drug in the form of a legitimate medication. However, illegal street versions of…