The Deepest Cut At first glance, it may be difficult to distinguish between self-injury and attempted suicide. In both cases, a person may cut, burn, or […]
The Marijuana Myth Michael Parker* asked his doctor to prescribe medical marijuana for his back pain. At first, he smoked only a couple times a week […]
Adolescence is a pivotal time when important social and intellectual skills develop. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, by the time they are seniors in high school, […]
Addiction and Eating Disorders A toxic and often secret partnership At school and in the media, school-aged youth are bombarded with unhealthy, unrealistic messages about being […]
The Tipping Point As with almost everything in life, there is a point when something beneficial has the potential to turn into something unhealthy. This […]
Today, everything revolves around cell phones. People can’t put them down, no matter where they are and we may even go so far as to call them an addiction. Having one means everyone can keep […]