According to the Center for Disease Control, over 25% of Americans report feeling more depressed during the holiday season. The top reasons for depression during the holidays are due to finances, strained familial relationships, grief, and loneliness. Depression is a direct contributing factor to increased alcohol and drug consumption during the holiday season. Since drinking…
For many, the holidays elicit feelings of happiness and joy, what with the countless family gatherings and big dinners, cozy fires, and festive decorations. For others, however, the holidays can be a source of anxiety and depression, fueled by things like family conflict, grief, loneliness, financial insecurity and, believe it or not, weather. Seasonal Affective…
In a study conducted in 2018, researchers found opioid overdose rates declined as women progressed through pregnancy, but increased significantly after giving birth. A follow-up study conducted in 2019 discovered that there are several risk factors associated with this trend of a postpartum opioid overdose. The Risk Factors The risk factors of postpartum opioid overdose…
Behavioral science experts believe that anything that can stimulate a person can also become addictive. When a habit turns into an obligation, or when something one likes to do turns into something that one has to do, it is considered an addiction. Addiction is a dependence on a substance, such as drugs or alcohol, or…
Opioid addiction research mostly focuses on the prevention, development, and consequences of this disorder, without concentrating on individuals who have recovered from their addiction and how they attained their recovery. A research study focusing on those who achieved long-term recovery found that those who succeeded utilized multiple resources to maintain sobriety. The researchers used data…
Alcohol consumption by parents trying to conceive a child increases the risk of the offspring developing congenital heart disease. Research finds that aspiring mothers, as well as fathers, should both avoid consuming alcohol before conception to protect the baby from congenital heart defects. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart’s function and…
The debate about drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been raging since the 20th century. It was common for pregnant women to drink during pregnancy amid the 1950s and 1960s. However, with all of the medical and technological developments since that era, more evidence points to alcohol being detrimental to a developing fetus. The debate rages…
Children who are bullied, by friends or siblings, are more likely to contemplate suicide in early adulthood. According to the American Psychological Association, “bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.” It can take on many forms, from physical contact to verbal…
A study from the Queen’s University of Belfast published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) reported that people with narcissistic traits are more likely to be mentally resilient, feel less stressed out, and be less vulnerable to depression. Although society views narcissism mostly in a negative light, and as an undesirable personality trait,…
A new study published on The National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website indicates that binge drinking and depression are more common among female military spouses or partners. This trend is because military families experience unique stressors that impact well-being among partners of military personnel. These unique challenges include frequent moving, sometimes to different states or…