Birth Defects From Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol, Birth Defects, Detox, Drug Treatment, Drugs, Family, Featured, Physical Health, Recovery, Rehab, Sobriety, Statistics, Substance Abuse, Treatment, Well-being, WellnessWhen a woman is expecting a baby she will usually go to great lengths to take care of herself to help ensure the baby will be healthy, and that the pregnancy will go as smoothly as possible. In some cases, however, the mother-to-be may not take…
Suicide Warning Signs and Need for Depression Treatment
Depression, Featured, Rehab, Statistics, Suicide, TreatmentDramatic Increase in Suicide Rates
High profile suicides continue to capture the latest headlines. In recent weeks, news reports announced the deaths by suicide of D.J. and producer, Avicii; designer, Kate Spade; and CNN celebrity chef, Anthony…
Mental Disorders with High Suicide Rates
Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Guest Blog, Mental Health, Popular, Statistics, SuicideUnderstanding Mental Disorders with High Suicide Rates
Most everyone has experienced the pain from the aftermath of suicide, whether is it was a family member or a beloved celebrity. With suicide being the 10th leading cause of death for all…
The Heroin Epidemic and Overdose Rises In The US
Heroin, News, StatisticsThe Heroin Epidemic And Overdose Rises In The United States
Heroin epidemic, and addiction in general, is an ailment most individuals disregard for a number of reasons. Some view addiction as a product of an individual's subconscious mind and…
Alcoholism Among Women and Increased Risk for Death
Addiction, Alcohol, Gender, Statistics, WomenEffects of Excessive Alcohol on Women's Bodies
Most of the western world is seeing an increase in alcohol abuse – in many different countries, female drinkers are the ones responsible for driving this growth. This is not a problem limited…
Overmedication in America and Why 70 Million People Use Drugs
Addiction, Drugs, StatisticsWhy 70 Million People in American Use Drugs
According to a new piece of research, almost one in every five Americans – 70 million of us – use mind-altering drugs. Even if these numbers are slightly exaggerated, it still highlights the…