When synthetic marijuana first started showing up in head shops and gas stations, countless drug users thought that their prayers had been answered. Artificial marijuana, sold under brand names like “Spice” and “K2,” does not show up drug tests and it could be purchased legally across the country, making it the go-to substitute for pot [...]
Sexual thoughts and behaviors may be a normal part of life, but for some, expressing one's sexuality can morph into full-blown addiction. Many people enter relationships with sex addicts without ever suspecting that something is amiss, but they are left devastated when the truth comes out for a sex addict. With a bit of education, [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. When you are looking to upgrade your career skills, or even to figure out how to play the piano, you are best served to find a coach or teacher to illuminate the path forward. This includes discovering avenues you had never considered before: the hidden [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” - C. S. Lewis “Most of our sadness comes [...]
Contributor: RiverWoods Behavioral Health System clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP Substance abuse among athletes is not a new thing. Some athletes take drugs to cope with the stress of the desire to perform well on the court or field. Certain drugs, such as steroids or human growth hormones, can be taken to improve [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.