In high-pressure careers, stress, long hours, and demanding responsibilities can take a toll on mental health. For many professionals, substance use may become a way to cope with burnout, anxiety, or overwhelming expectations. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone—and help is available....
Anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) share some overlapping symptoms, but they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatment approaches. Here’s how to tell the difference: 1. Underlying Cause Anxiety: Often arises from stress, genetics, personality traits, or life circumstances. It may not always...
Many people mistakenly believe that overcoming substance use disorders (SUDs) is simply a matter of willpower. However, neuroscience tells a different story. A substance use disorders is not just a bad habit—it’s a chronic brain disorder that affects decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Understanding...
Recently the Surgeon General announced the health dangers associated with alcohol use, and it led me to think about how normalized alcohol use and numbing and medicating in general has become in our society. Where did this obsession with numbing and medicating come from? I...