Does Living in Mountain States Increase Risk of Depression?
The American West is known for its dramatic landscapes and captivating natural beauty, and travelers from all over the world come to explore its deep canyons, high deserts, and…

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The American West is known for its dramatic landscapes and captivating natural beauty, and travelers from all over the world come to explore its deep canyons, high deserts, and…
“It’s safe because it’s just a sip.” “It’s safe, because I’ll be watching the whole time.” “It’s safe because the alternative is that my child will be drinking somewhere…
In light of recent events involving gun violence, the media has opened a discussion about the ways that mental illness may be contributing to these horrific tragedies. After so…
When an individual obtains professional treatment for a substance abuse problem, a mental health condition, or a combination of both, they will spend a significant amount of time partaking…
Posttraumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is a major issue amongst veterans and active servicemen and women. However, this condition affects many people outside of military…
We are sometimes told that children are “resilient” and that they “do not understand” much. We are often made to believe that children are not significantly impacted by what…
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, there are approximately 40 million elderly people living within the United States. These individuals, ages 65 and older,…
The signs of a substance use disorder, or addiction, can include various debilitating symptoms. Although substance use disorders often begin in the midst of social interaction, each developing addiction…
Overdose Epidemic Affecting North Carolina About 2.1 million people in the United States abuse prescription opioid medications. The U.S. opioid epidemic has more than tripled the unintentional death by…