Mental Health and Addiction - Prevention

How to Prevent Lapses in Judgment

Has your unconscious come to surface and forced you into a sticky, embarrassing situation? If so, worry not. There are ways to bounce back.

Does Anxiety Cause Joint Pain?

Joint pain may seem to naturally result from purely physical ailments such as arthritis, but there's significant evidence that joint pain can be caused or exacerbated by mental distress.

The Truth about Heroin Addiction

Users who inject the substance regularly over a long period of time are at risk for a number of other negative health effects.

Marijuana and Mental Health

While using, marijuana smokers can become irrational and behave erratically. Some users experience feelings of panic, anxiety or paranoia.

Does a Loved One Have a Painkiller Addiction?

Over time, it takes more and more medication to ease the pain and not all the pain is necessarily physical. What do you do when a loved one has a painkiller addiction?

Marijuana: Its Effect on Schizophrenia

For several decades, researchers have associated pot (marijuana or cannabis) to an increased risk for developing schizophrenia, a severe and disabling brain disorder.

The Link between the Media and Substance Abuse

Research has demonstrated that substance abuse (illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco) is one of the most serious health problems in the nation. Here, the role the media plays in our understanding of substance abuse.

6 Strategies for Coping with Sobriety

The stigma of alcohol and substance addiction is lifting as scientists learn more about the biology behind addiction. Understanding what drives people to become addicted can help you develop strategies for staying sober.

Could You Really Be "Bored to Death"?

Boredom may be shaving years off of your life, scientists have found.

Depression and Self-Mutilation

Several new therapeutic methods exist that are designed to help teens learn healthier ways to cope with emotional stress.

Could Your Teen Be at Risk for Gang Activity?

Current surveys indicate that approximately seven percent of teens throughout the United States admit to being gang members. Further, approximately 20 percent of teens personally know someone who has been killed or injured by gang members.

Share Your Story. Become a Health Hero.

Have you or a loved one survived a life-threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health-related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

One in Five Men is at Risk of a Drinking Problem

At least one in five men in developed countries are at risk of abusing or becoming dependent on alcohol during their lifetimes, said a study published earlier this year.

Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse

Many believe that panic attacks and mitral valve prolapse are linked. But is this the truth? Read on to get what the studies are really saying.

8 Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Feeling anxious? Regain a sense of calm with these easy tips.

How to Become a More Positive Thinker

You have the power to change your attitude for the better.

Celebrity Deaths Heighten Awareness about Drug Interactions

The deaths of Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and DJ AM spark concerns about deadly drug interactions. Learn how to prevent them from happening to you.

What Does Your Family's Health History Mean For Your Health?

You exercise, eat right, get plenty of sleep, and avoid excess stress. Complete your health puzzle by learning your family's health history.

Obesity, Drugs, Smoking Among Top Health Concerns for Children

Learn how to address the largest threats to your child's health.

Is There Such a Thing as Brain Food?

Certain foods really can enhance your memory and overall cognitive function. Are they part of your diet?

Can Exercise Banish Your Bad Mood?

Learn how fitness can have a positive effect on your mind.

Natural Remedies for Depression

Some simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve your mood.

No-Carb Diets and Memory Loss: Is There a Link?

If you're leaving carbs out of your diet, you may be losing more than just a quick pound.

4 Diets That Bring You Down

We all feel a little bummed from time to time, but could your diet be the cause? Find out here.

6 Signs You're a Shopaholic

Find out how to control your excessive spending.

7 Drunkest Cities in America

In these metropolitan areas, inebriation abounds, and residents rarely find themselves thirsty.

Are You Obsessed With Revenge?

When you've been wronged, can you forgive and forget, or do you need to exact revenge?

Back Pain and Depression: What's the Link?

Feelings of depression are significantly more common in people with chronic back pain. Find out more about how to manage your pain and your emotions.

Are Certain Foods Really Addictive?

Some studies suggest our favorite foods might be as habit-forming as controlled substances.

8 Ways to Become Less Cynical

Skepticism and pessimism can wreak havoc on your health. Here, how to make some important attitude adjustments.
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