What was once widely referred to as addiction, but is now commonly known as Substance Abuse Disorder, is a dependence on a legal or illegal substance that has a detrimental impact on a person’s life. The signs and symptoms of addiction vary with the type of drug, but a common factor with drug abuse is […] Read more…
The prevalence of social media among all age groups has created a host of potential problems associated with dependency and abuse. While Millennials may be the first generation to not have any awareness of life without social media, all age groups and generations are using social media in various ways. Balancing the positive social benefits […] Read more…
What Should You Expect as a New Dad? Society and Reality May Have Different Ideas On a recent episode of the HGTV program House Hunters filmed in Des Moines, a beaming expectant mother smiled at the camera and, responding to a point of disagreement with her husband, exclaimed, “I’m pregnant and I get what I […] Read more…
The ritual of renewal known as the New Year’s resolution is a difficult process for some people, and even this seemingly innocuous process can have implications for your mental health and well-being. Lots of people create ambitious resolutions, but research suggests that resolutions with focused, actionable goals have the best chance of succeeding. Making New […] Read more…