If you have been suffering from seasonal allergies when the time comes once again, you would be stuck with the works – a runny nose, itchy eyes, and tons of sneezing. 13-14% of children and adults in the U.S. experience nasal allergy symptoms accordingly. These symptoms include sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose. It
Substance abuse, such as the excessive consumption of alcohol and prescription drugs, is a growing concern in the United States. It is a chronic health concern which makes it difficult for individuals to perform daily functions, which eventually prohibit them from being productive members of a community. Most of the time, social stigma is attached
Addiction is a complex condition, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. This is why addiction requires individualized treatments that address the cause and effects of the condition on multiple aspects of a person’s life. Effective treatment acknowledges both the genetic and environmental causes of addiction to treat physical and
Alcohol is more than just a celebratory drink. People turn to alcohol when they’re going through tough times to “drown their sorrows” and calm their nerves. And why not? Alcohol has a sedative effect, thus relaxing you and relieving you of your tension and anxiety. While a few drinks once in a while are okay,
Alcohol is a tricky enemy of a good night’s sleep. If you enjoy a night on the town and drink wine, beer, or spirits; you know that alcohol usually leaves you feeling drowsy. That stands to reason, as alcohol is a depressant with the ability to help you fall asleep. Roughly 20 percent of Americans
Addiction is a familiar term. We see it in news headlines, doctor’s offices, and internet columns; and we hear it bantered around in general conversation. The kicker is most people associate addiction with substance abuse such as illegal drugs (think heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines), alcohol, cigarettes, or prescription drugs. Behavioral addictions are more difficult to understand
“This is really helping me out, seriously. I didn’t know how I would make rent this month.” “You’re the best and I knew you’d help. I’ll pay you back the minute I can. I have a line on a new job.” Do statements like this sound familiar? If you are the parent of a child
Addiction is a formidable and tricky adversary. It sneaks up on when you’re not looking and once it sinks in its claws, you have a fight on your hands. Even worse, if you do manage to beat addiction, its specter lingers and can drag you back to chaos. It is called addiction relapse and many
When a person experiences a traumatic event it can leave them feeling afraid and upset. Little things can subconsciously trigger emotional reactions or flashbacks from past trauma. This condition is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). An individual diagnosed with PTSD is managing a mental health condition resulting from some form of trauma that has
Be honest: if you could take a pill that would cure you of alcohol or drug addiction overnight, wouldn’t you go for it? It’s a tempting proposition. However, if the idea of a non-existent, painless withdrawal period seems too good to be true, that’s because it is. It’s tempting to believe that a simple procedure could have the
