People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to find stumbling blocks on their road to mental healthcare—if they even seek it out in the first place. For reasons ranging from cost to cultural stigma, many blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans, among others, are reluctant to ask […]
Addiction recovery is tough for anyone, but the challenges faced by women on the road to sobriety can be particularly difficult for a myriad of reasons, from biological to cultural. Although it was once a popular assumption that substance abuse was a man’s problem, a body of scientific research has […]
The short and scientific answer: It depends. Unlike food, alcohol is very quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Most of the alcohol is broken down by chemicals called enzymes. The rest of it leaves the body through urine, sweat, saliva and even breath. The effects of drinking can vary greatly from […]
The short and scientific answer: It depends. Unlike food, alcohol is very quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Most of the alcohol is broken down by chemicals called enzymes. The rest of it leaves the body through urine, sweat, saliva and even breath. The effects of drinking can vary greatly from […]
The statistics on abuse and violence in the US are alarming. Reportedly, 25% of all children experience some type of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. 25% of the women in the US have experienced domestic violence, and 20% have experienced rape at some point in their lives. Additionally, a small […]
Effects of Physical Disability on Mental Health One in four adults in the United States reportedly has a disability. Many people may be faced with a disability during their lifetime. A disability limits how a person functions and accomplishes everyday tasks. Physical limitations vary between individuals and may include difficulty […]
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