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Opioids: How Long Do They Stay in Your System?
Navigation: Factors that Influence How Long Opioids Stay in Your System, Detecting Opioid Use, Urine Testing, Saliva Testing, Blood Testing Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly used as painkillers. Doctors prescribe them to help mitigate pain ranging from...
The Power of Reflecting on Teenage Years for Mental Health and Resilience
Asking young adults to advise their younger selves could have a positive impact on their self-esteem, resilience and mental health, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers used a unique “photograph prompted think-aloud” method...
Study Finds Variations in Prevalence of Adolescent Mental Disorders in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam
Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Associate Professor Holly Erskine, from The University of...
How Long Can a Patient Stay in Drug Rehab?
Navigation: Why Going to Drug Rehab is Important, Factors Influencing the Duration of Rehab, Typical Duration of Rehab Programs, Individualized Treatment Plans, What is a Typical Day in Drug Rehab Like? There are plenty of reasons why people hesitate to go to...
Ketogenic Diet Boosts Mental Health: Study Reveals Reduced Stress and Improved Mood
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, researchers at Northumbria University, UK, explored the association between adherence to a ketogenic diet and various aspects of mental health, such as calmness, contentedness, alertness, and emotional well-being,...
Understanding Meth: Abuse, Effects, and Addiction
Navigation: Meth Overview, Meth Abusem, Meth Effects, Meth Addiction Meth is widely known as a powerful and addictive drug with the potential to cause serious harm to a person’s physical and mental health. Getting addicted to this drug can ruin someone’s life....
Social Media Use Linked to Rising Teen Mental Health Issues, Study Reveals
In an article published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology, researchers in Germany and the United Kingdom described the mechanisms through which social media might influence behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents, which in turn...
Understanding the Effects of Valium Abuse and Addiction
Navigation: Signs of Valium Addiction, Effects of Valium Addiction Valium is known for its calming properties. This is why it is often used to treat conditions such as anxiety and muscle spasms. But just like all other benzodiazepines, this drug is also highly...