Over the last year, social media usage has skyrocketed. By September 2020, one study found a 72% increase in overall social media use. This may come as no surprise since many of us have found comfort and connection through these platforms amid pandemic lockdowns. Ironically, however, this increased usage has actually been linked to poorer…
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In the wake of the pandemic, you may have heard the term “Post Traumatic Growth” bounced around in the media. But what, exactly, is this theory, and is it applicable to COVID-19? What is Post Traumatic Growth? Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) is a psychological theory that defines a period of positive emotional change following an…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders among children. As of 2016, the CDC estimates that there are 6.1 million children between the ages of two and 17 with ADHD in the United States. While it is more common in children, ADHD is also present in millions of American…
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Pain and depression often go hand-in-hand. It may not be surprising, then, to learn that a certain drug could be useful in treating both conditions. Ketamine, for example, has been well-established as a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. More recently, this drug has been researched as a means of treating certain chronic pain conditions. How…
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What Is Chronic Pain? In the medical community, time markers are often used to assist in the diagnosis of chronic pain. Many physicians, for example, consider pain to be “chronic” when it is present for more than 3 months. However, there is some debate as to the usefulness of these markers, as they tend to…
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How to maintain Sobriety during COVID -19 Pandemic? The COVID pandemic has created a unique set of stressors that can be particularly challenging for those in addiction recovery. In addition to general feelings of anxiety surrounding illness, there are certain factors that can make sobriety all the more difficult to maintain. Isolation Social distancing and…
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What is Ketamine Treatment? Ketamine is known to many as a powerful drug used only in hospitals and medical centers as an anesthetic. It has been used as anesthesia since its approval in the 1970s when it was first administered to soldiers with severe injuries in the Vietnam War. Since the 1990s, ketamine has been…
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Studies of Medical Marijuana and Depression The medicinal use of marijuana is not new. Histories of its health applications date back thousands of years. Ancient China, India, and Egypt were all aware of the natural healing properties of the cannabis plant. In addition to its rich history, medical use has become more common in the…
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How Medical Marijuana can help With PTSD? The goal of medical cannabis therapy is to manage the symptoms of PTSD and improve the quality of life of the patient as much as possible. Most evidence suggests that the therapeutic use of cannabis could significantly improve the quality of life of PTSD sufferers or their families.…
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What You Need to Know About Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids The use of the term cannabis can make people worried about the use of marijuana as part of their lifestyle routine. But research shows that regular use can help in myriad ways. Read on more about the difference between Cannabis and Cannabinoids, and how one…
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