November 4, 2021
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine where thin sterilized needles are inserted into the body to bring a specific effect. Though it has roots in […]
October 28, 2021
Biofeedback is the concept of changing something about a human biological process, often using instruments to enable the specific process to be isolated and tracked. The […]
October 26, 2021
The CAGE screening tool is a four-question test intended to evaluate the test-taker’s relative risk of having an alcohol use disorder (AUD). “CAGE” is an acronym […]
October 14, 2021
Though self-treatment is an accepted part of managing minor illnesses and injuries, it is not recommended for most serious health conditions. This includes serious psychiatric illnesses […]
October 7, 2021
Not counting caffeine, alcohol is, perhaps, the one substance that brings more work colleagues together, especially off the clock. For those Americans who follow traditional work […]
October 1, 2021
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is commonly used as a cutting agent in illicit street drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA. In 2019, […]
September 30, 2021
Binge eating and other eating problems are not unusual among individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). While less of an immediate risk than an overdose […]
September 28, 2021
Few things are as American as the idea that work is a virtue. Unfortunately, the line between virtue and pathological behavior can sometimes be blurred. Though […]
September 23, 2021
Most mental health experts and researchers define “mental resilience” or “toughness” as the ability to cope successfully in the face of adversity, especially with the absence […]