There are numerous types of neurodegenerative diseases. These are conditions in which the nerve cells in the brain or the peripheral nervous system does not…
Whether from a year ago or 20 years ago, emotional trauma can impact every facet of your life. It may influence your decisions, your self-esteem,…
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is one of the lesser common brain injuries that can occur during football and other traumatic brain injury accidents. This condition…
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling tired and rundown from the stresses we deal with every day. For some people, that feeling of exhaustion isn’t something…
Drug and alcohol detox is the first stage of substance use treatment for most people, and maybe the most feared step toward recovery. Depending on…
Every year on October 10th, the world gets together to raise awareness about mental health issues. World Mental Health Day got its start in 1992…
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is the first week of October every year. Congress established the program in 1990 as a way to recognize the…
National Recovery Month is a time to look back, see what you have been through, and then to celebrate where you are on this journey.…
September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness month. This is a time to reach out to family and friends to teach them about the dangers of…
Everyone needs to beware of the dangers of mixing substances. Doing so can lead to serious medical issues aside from addiction. Polydrug abuse is the…