Understanding Alcohol-Induced Psychosis
503 words|2.5 min read|Alcohol-induced psychosis is a severe mental health condition that can emerge in individuals who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, either during intoxication, withdrawal or as [...]
Long-Term Mental Health Treatment for Female Veterans With MST
539 words|2.7 min read|Military sexual trauma (MST) is as a significant but often hidden crisis impacting female veterans. Because of shame and stigma causing victims to stay silent [...]
Why Does My Heart Race When I Drink Alcohol?
490 words|2.5 min read|Feeling your heart race after consuming alcohol is a common phenomenon. This physical reaction may seem uncomfortable or puzzling, but understanding the reasons behind alcohol [...]
Why Don’t I Get Hangovers?
837 words|4.2 min read|If you frequently consume alcohol without experiencing hangovers, it might initially seem like a fortunate quirk. However, this lack of hangover symptoms could be a [...]
The Difference Between Opium and Heroin: An Educational Insight
532 words|2.7 min read|Though the two substances are closely related, opium and heroin have distinct properties, effects, differences and risks. Understanding the difference between these two drugs is [...]
Living with a Veteran Partner Who Has PTSD: Guidance and Understanding
579 words|2.9 min read|Living with a veteran partner who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure [...]
What Does Problem Gambling Look Like?
693 words|3.5 min read|Struggling with an addiction can be a lonely, isolating experience. No one ever seeks to slip into habits of an addiction, but sometimes extenuating circumstances [...]
Understanding Your Loved One’s PTSD Triggers: The Path to Supportive Care
497 words|2.5 min read|For individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), understanding and support from loved ones is a crucial part of their healing journey. PTSD, a mental [...]
How Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism Affect Each Other
947 words|4.7 min read|Picture an individual who’s struggling with bipolar disorder. They go from experiencing inconsistent (but frequent) emotional highs and lows, from feeling exhilarated to feeling depressed. [...]
Understanding Anxiety in Veterans: Recognizing the Most Common Signs
631 words|3.2 min read|For many veterans, the transition to civilian life can be difficult mentally and emotionally. Among the common challenges veterans face during this transition is anxiety, [...]
Living with Schizophrenia: 4 Tips to Make It Easier
899 words|4.5 min read|Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that still leaves many mental health professionals confused, curious and ever-studying. It’s a complex disorder that looks a little [...]