Paradoxically, the drugs doctors often prescribe to relieve pain can increase your sensitivity to uncomfortable stimuli. Two types of chronic pain can result from opioid use – hyperalgesia and allodynia.…

America’s drug epidemic has been a severe public health crisis for far too long. In the past decade, approximately half a million people from all walks of life have lost…

Even if you have never heard the term “benzodiazepines,” you are probably familiar with brand names like Valium and Xanax. Health professionals prescribe drugs in this class to treat a…

Drinking too much alcohol raises a person’s blood alcohol level, and a high blood alcohol content (BAC) can have legal and personal consequences. However, drinking is not the only thing…

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. You may have seen signs advertising its availability at stores near you, or read about it on social media. Proponents…

With the vast amount of information available on the internet, many people turn to these resources to make sense of the symptoms they are experiencing. Social media has only exacerbated…

According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 12 million adults are managing a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis each year. The CDC reports that 19.6 million adults suffer from chronic…

What is Burnout? As America’s Great Resignation continues, more media outlets are pointing to “burnout” as a source of worker dissatisfaction. This term is more than just a buzzword. It’s…

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight the importance of recognizing and understanding mental illness. Chances are, you know someone who has been impacted by a…

If you’ve ever struggled with an addiction or have wanted to break a bad habit, you know how difficult it can be to create a new pattern in your life.…