Approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Upon learning of this shocking statistic, one begins to understand the… Read More
A Disease of the Brain Technology helps uncover the destructiveness of substance abuse, providing several opportunities to identify addiction. In 2014, the President’s National Drug Control Strategy stated a commitment… Read More
On July 11, 2014, 19-year-old Connor Eckhardt decided to try synthetic pot. The cause of his momentary lapse of judgment is debatable. Peer pressure? Dangerously enticing marketing strategies of… Read More
The Twenty-First Century Face of Substance Abuse An addiction may start out as an isolated incident, often something to try out with friends. Unfortunately, for many, those few hours of… Read More
As we enter the month of June, many students are busy welcoming the end of another semester yet bogged down by the stress of the always daunting final exams. Most… Read More
With breast cancer awareness month, and many other disease-awareness months in rotation, many people forget about another type of important and life-changing disease—mental health diseases, the invisible health issue. May… Read More
Eating food for nutrients and energy is essential to sustaining life. All cell, organ, and bodily functions require specific nutrients to function properly. These nutrients help maintain hundreds of things… Read More
I’m afraid of cake.. I’m afraid that if I allow myself to eat one bite, before I know it the whole thing will be gone! Lots of us have this… Read More
From a very early age, children are taught by society that their looks matter. Think of the four year old little girl who is constantly praised for being “so cute”… Read More
Intuitive eating, aka mindful eating is a pretty hot topic these days. Intuitive eating creates a healthy relationship with your food, mind, and body. It allows you to become completely… Read More
