Most people know that being active and exercising regularly are important for overall health, but many don’t make fitness a priority. Only around 25% of U.S. adults and 20% of adolescents get the recommended amount of aerobic and strength exercise. For those who don’t, a lack of exercise can have a significant impact on mental
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What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor’s guilt is a complex fusion of guilt and responsibility affecting people who survive traumatic events involving the death of others. Whether the traumatic event results in one fatality or hundreds of deaths, it can leave survivors feeling overwhelming guilt and a deep sense of responsibility for surviving. People dealing with
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Drug abuse and addiction touch every community in the United States, crossing lines of age, income, geography and background. Understanding which substances are most commonly misused, and what the data actually show about their prevalence and harm, is essential for recognizing a problem early, having informed conversations with loved ones and understanding the scale of
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Heroin is one of those drugs that seem so dangerous that it’s hard to imagine anyone you know ever developing an addiction to it. But you might be surprised by how much more common heroin abuse is than you imagine. While heroin isn’t a starter drug, it’s one that those struggling with addiction may be
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Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements in the United States, and because it’s naturally occurring, sold over the counter and marketed as a gentle sleep aid, many people assume it’s harmless at any dose. That assumption is worth examining. Melatonin is far safer than most prescription sleep medications, but overdose is
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Yes, it’s possible to overdose on vitamins. Vitamins are essential for health, but taking too much of some vitamins, especially through supplements, can cause serious effects. The risk depends on the type of vitamin, the dose, how long it’s been taken and whether other medications or health conditions are involved. Many people assume vitamins are
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Social media has become deeply embedded in everyday life. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, X and Reddit allow people to stay connected, informed and entertained. But for some individuals, social media use can shift from a helpful tool into a compulsive behavior that negatively affects mental health, relationships and daily functioning. While social media
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Access to addiction treatment shouldn’t depend on your income, but for many people, cost is one of the biggest barriers to getting help. Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for health coverage, and the good news is that many drug rehabs do accept Medicaid. However, coverage varies widely depending on your state, your specific Medicaid
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Risks of THC The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that cannabis is the most used drug in the United States. Various reasons account for this trend, chiefly the legalization of marijuana in some states and the medicinal benefits of the CBD found in the drug. Another reason for the use of
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Lean — also called “purple drank” or “sizzurp” — is a recreational drink built around prescription cough syrup that contains codeine, an opioid, and promethazine, a sedating antihistamine. The syrup is mixed with a sugary soda and often a hard candy like a Jolly Rancher, which masks the bitter taste — and the drug it
