Our parents love us to death and would do anything for us. Moms are especially connected to us for obvious reasons and when we break her heart, as we often…
Hepatitis A, B, C, and D Viruses that attack the liver are called hepatitis viruses. Many illnesses and conditions can cause inflammation of the liver, but certain viruses cause…
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are potentially life-threatening. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can happen in people who have been drinking very heavily for weeks, month, or years and then…
Internet Addiction May Cause Brain Damage The results of a small study conducted in China and published in the Jan. 11 issue of PLoS One suggests that Internet addiction can…
What does it means to be spiritually clean? Being spiritually clean is part of living a spiritual life. Being spiritually clean does not mean you have to be spiritually…
What is Family Anonymous? According to familyanonymous.org, Family Anonymous (or families anonymous) is a 12 step fellowship for the families and friends who have known the self-destructive behavior of someone…
Alcoholic Liver Disease Alcohol is toxic to the liver. Drinking heavily over a long period of time can cause damage to the liver. Alcoholic liver disease is disease of…
Your Brain on Drugs: Nicotine Nicotine is one the most heavily used and addictive drugs in the United States. Nicotine is also the leading most preventable cause of disease, disability,…
Are you headed towards a relapse? Unfortunately, many drug addicts and alcoholics in recovery end up relapsing. Every once in a while, I will meet someone who was a “white…
Your Brain on Drugs: LSD Myths There are many myths about the effects LSD has on the brain. One popular legend is that if you do LSD a certain number…
Cutting and Self-Harm: Warning Signs and Treatment Earlier this month, self-harm made headlines due to the now-infamous “Cut for Bieber” movement. It all started when TMZ posted pictures…
What is PTSD? PTSD is known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience, or witnessing, of life-threatening events such as military…