Bath Salts: A Synthetic Drug You Don’t Want in Your Bath Bath Salts WHAT ARE SYNTHETIC CATHINONES (“BATH SALTS”) “Bath salts (synthetic drug)” is the name given to synthetic cathinones, a class of drugs that have one or more laboratory-made chemicals...
Managing Addiction Recovery During Stressful Times Managing addiction recovery during stressful times is more important than ever. The pandemic has added a layer of stress and challenge for people recovering from addiction. Some have lost their jobs; others have had...
5 Ways to Minimize Stress and Anxiety We are living through very stressful times. People are scared, worried, and because of it, more short-tempered. Frayed nerves are a constant companion to each day. Stress and anxiety can not only be debilitating but can have an...
Vaping-Related Illness And Death Last year, a public health emergency happened when thousands of people started getting sick—and dozens died—after they vaped. Patients were as young as 13 years old. Scientists raced to find the cause. The Centers for Disease Control...
Enough Sleep For A Healthy Mind And Body How much is enough sleep for a healthy mind and body? Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of good quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Make changes to your routine if you can’t find enough time to sleep. Getting enough...
Can Too Much “Screen Time” Change Your Brain? Have you ever wondered if all that smartphone scrolling, snapping, and texting affects your brain? Scientists do, and they’re looking to find out if “screen time”—time spent looking at smartphone, computer, and television...
