For those who’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness, there comes a time when it’s difficult to decide whether or not to disclose this information…
Since mental illness has a long history of stigmatization in our culture, (a reputation we are still working to eradicate), the average person used to…
Previous studies have shown that a few years ago, 4 million people aged 12 and older qualified as having cannabis use disorder (CUD) – which…
You are probably familiar with inflammation as it relates to bodily injury. When you break a bone or strain a muscle, your body reacts by…
Living with an active addiction is a lot like living in an alternate reality. Substance abuse can create profound mental changes that affect how you perceive…
Over the last couple of decades, there has been an explosion of research based on the importance of a healthy gut. An imbalanced gut has…
You may have heard of the minimalist movement online or seen versions of this lifestyle on television shows featuring people living in remarkably small houses. …
You may have heard of the rising popularity of silent retreats. While spending days, or even weeks, in complete silence used to be a practice…
Marijuana is often thought of as a relatively harmless drug. While it may be true that marijuana isn’t as immediately addictive as say, heroin, it…
Patience doesn’t come naturally for most people, but it is an important skill that can be practiced and developed over time. When you live without…