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, [...]
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 [...]
Contributed by The Refuge, a Healing Place clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. Working as a residential assistant (R.A.) in a college dorm can be a fun and rewarding job. But not all residential assistants are prepared for the incredible amount of work that goes into keeping a dorm in good shape. There are [...]
Electronic dance music, or EDM, is exploding in popularity across the United States. Many young people spend their summers traveling from music festival to music festival to listen to their favorite EDM artists. While these festivals are meccas of dancing and music, they're also a popular destination for taking the illegal drug Ecstasy, also known [...]
Contributed by Azure Acres clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. A few marijuana facts are that it is a heavily abused addictive substance that is used by many teens and young adults, mainly due to its easy access compared to other controlled substances. It comes from the plant genus cannabis and is often consumed through [...]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.