Every year in the United States, 1.7 million people are victims of a traumatic brain injury. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that around 52,000 of those people will succumb to their injuries and die, while more than 250,000 will need hospitalization.
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Everyone knows the process of making New Year’s resolutions and goals, for better or for worse. Many people set well-intentioned goals about losing weight, improving organization, quitting drinking or smoking, or improving finances.
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Ever wonder why we need a day dedicated to mental health? As it turns out, it’s a huge problem that deserves our attention. Since 1992, World Mental Health Day has worked to educate people about mental illnesses and support those with mental health conditions. The truth is, that many of us experience depression, anxiety, addiction, or other issues at some point. We need to talk about it, check in on friends and loved ones, and make self-care a priority. There are little things we can all do to support mental health and make a difference.
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From movies to real-life stories, we can all say we’ve heard or seen an example of someone overdosing. Usual depictions are of someone lying on the ground with foam coming out of their mouth, but what are the real symptoms of someone overdosing? Can you help someone who has overdosed?
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In a study done by Psycom, Narcissistic Personality Disorder “affects anywhere from 0.5 to 5% of the general US population with a greater prevalence of men than women.
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Drug abuse can lead to hair loss; it can cause a condition called diffuse alopecia, which is characterized by thinning hair all over the scalp. Diffuse alopecia is typically caused by damage to the hair follicles, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including certain medications, severe stress, and malnutrition.
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Chronic pain is a problem that millions of people suffer from every day. To help ease this pain, many turn to opioids and alcohol. While pain pills can be an effective way to manage pain, they can also be very dangerous. When taken without proper medical supervision, pain pills can lead to addiction and overdose.
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