Currently the opioid epidemic is raging out of control in this country, ravaging communities and decimating lives without regard for race, age, gender, or ethnicity. There are actually several prescription and illegal drugs that are classified as opioids, including morphine,…
Women have a lot on their plates when it comes to health concerns, but bone health doesn’t have to be one of them! Researchers at the University of Exeter report that just a tiny amount of high-intensity exercise each day…
There’s no doubt that addiction can decimate individual lives and tear apart families regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other socioeconomic factor at play. But many experts believe that gender can and does affect how substance use disorders develop in…
An unfortunate trend is on the rise in the U.S., and the concerning news is that American females are especially at risk. According to a recent study, suicide by self-poisoning has more than doubled among teens since 2000. While the…
Dissociation takes place when an individual experiences a sense of being detached from their mind, body, or both. This manifests as a disruption of memory, identity, awareness, or perception. Examples include not recognizing one’s memories, actions, thoughts, and in extreme…
Are you in a relationship in which you feel like you’re the only one who’s making a real effort? Or maybe you feel as if boundaries are blurred or even ignored? These are just a couple of the tell-tale signs…
Drugged driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and involves operating a vehicle with diminished capacity due to substance use intoxication. Drugged driving is impaired driving, and places the driver, along with any passengers, at great risk. The statistics on…
It should come as no surprise that social media impacts the way we feel about our bodies. One glance at Instagram and it’s easy to conclude that everyone is more fit, tan, and good-looking than we are, and having more…
Women make great leaders, empowered women elevate society, and emboldened women are powerful change-makers and influencers. Plenty of cultures still reward men for becoming leaders and role models, while recognizing women’s contributions not so much. Instead of waiting for an…
We’ve all heard the mantra that Mother Nature is one of life’s greatest healers. If you thought this was just a nice platitude or a sentimental notion, you might be surprised to know that science is making great progress in…