young adults

Study Shows Peer-Focused Efforts Promising in Treating Young Adult Alcohol Use

...  Shows Peer-Focused Efforts Promising in Treating Young Adult Alcohol Use … SAN DIEGO, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Recovery Brands today announced the publication of its research study, "Alcohol Consumption Habits Among Young Adults: Perceptions of Personal Alcohol Consumption in Comparison to the Peer Group's," in the … Read more on PR Newswire (press release) Gregory B. Anderson Greg worked as a rehab counselor for the State of California in San Diego, primarily with those coming out of prison who needed job training, medical care or jobs. He served as board chairman of the drug rehab center, House of Metamorphosis, for many … Read more on San Diego Community Newspaper Group ...

Teens Should Be Screened for Depression, New Guidelines Say

by sdashiell Teens should be screened for depression, new guidelines say Using drugs to treat depression in teens has been met with controversy because young adults could be more prone to side-effects that could make them suicidal—the F.D.A. has only approved two drugs for treating depression in teens. But a screening and … Read more on Fusion A teenage Sydney terror suspect is being held in "awful and inhumane … "I think that everything about the way they're treating this young woman is unusual and not in the interests of justice," she told reporters. "There's a hysteria around the word ...

Are Substance Problems Among Older Americans a Looming Crisis?

...  Substance Problems Among Older Americans a Looming Crisis? Rather than aiming to “get high” like sensation-seeking teenagers and young adults, these people typically use drugs and alcohol to alleviate the physical and psychological pain resulting from losses, social isolation, and mental and medical illness … Read more on Pacific Standard Mother, son hope conviction will be overturned IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Maybe Chris Tapp wants to freeze the moment, to stop time from slowly slipping away. In prison time is all he has, and all he has to lose. He has lost 6,510 days so far. "You wonder all the time. What ...

Should I Feel Bad That I Drove a Few Women Crazy by Rejecting There Love?

Question by God’s_Gift_2_Women: Should I feel bad that I drove a few women crazy by rejecting there love? A Couple of them ended up doing drugs to ease there pain of not having me, a few are in rehab for alcohol, and a few others I have had to get a restraining order against because they were stalking me. Best answer: Answer by Chuckgood for you Answer by Sierra CWell that depends? if you played them and broke their hearts on purpose or what ever then yeah you should feel miserable right now, but if it was just a normal situation and it didn’t work out….. then no not all they were either crazy before you knew them or your one heck of a guy. Read more... ...

Holistix by the Sea Now Offers Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment

...  by the Sea Now Offers Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment Holistix by the Sea, an addiction treatment center that helps individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction, now offers acupuncture as part of its comprehensive addiction rehabilitation programs. Acupuncture is a proven method of flushing toxins from … Read more on DigitalJournal.com The Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Offers Guidance to Addicts in Bucyrus LIGHTNING RELEASES 04/21/14 – Young adults in Bucyrus, OH are often confronted with pressure to use drugs and alcohol. Many choose to give into the pressure and that can open the door for substance abuse and addiction. When that occurs, where is a … Read more on Ticker Report Read ...

How Technology Has Made Us More Connect or Less Connect?

Question by : How technology has made us more connect or less connect? I’m writing a paper for school and I need a little help and ideas Best answer: Answer by protexyaIn this age of social networking, you’d wonder how anyone could ever feel lonely. But the more you use technology to communicate, the lonelier you are likely to be. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by Relationships Australia, a community-based support services organization. Read more... ...

Treatment for Anxiety and Depression: Depression and Anxiety

After anxiety, depression is the most common mental health disorder. An estimated 10% of people who visit their doctors for what they think is physical problem are actually experiencing depression. But what if you have both depression and anxiety? Could this be possible to have both the number one and number two mental health disorders all wrapped up into one little package known as you? The answer is yes.   Definition of depression: A feeling of intense sadness that may follow a recent loss or other traumatic event that last longer than normal.   Definition of anxiety: Excessive frequent nervousness and worry lasting over 6 months.  Let’s examine a number of symptoms of depression and see whether they could include a dose of anxiety.   *Low self esteem *Low self confidence *Lack of enthusiasm for doing activities *Withdrawal from social activities *Guilt about the past *Irritability *Decreased productivity *Difficulty remembering   With each one of the above depression sym ...