Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 13 Free or Low-Cost Things You Can Do Now to Deal With Loneliness.

As we age, social connections are key to health and happiness By Edward C. Baig taying close to family and friends is often vital to aging well and living a long, meaningful life. People who connect socially are generally healthier, happier and better able to confront whatever obstacles are thrown their way, reports show. Conversely, thoseContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 13 Free or Low-Cost Things You Can Do Now to Deal With Loneliness.”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Health Panel: Adults Under 65 Should Be Screened for Anxiety

Doctors should be checking for the common mental health condition by Rachel Nania If you’re under 65, your next check-up could include a new screening — one for anxiety. A panel of medical experts is, for the first time, recommending that adults under the age of 65 get screened annually by their primary care physician for theContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Health Panel: Adults Under 65 Should Be Screened for Anxiety”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.

Healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired by Beth Howard According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the United States regularly feel tired or exhausted. But there’s often a simple solution. “Your energy level during the day couldContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: ‘Eight Is Enough’ Star Adam Rich’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Tessa Tessa was first introduced to prescription opioids in high school after a sports injury. She was “hooked” by age 18 and used prescription opioids and other drugs to self-medicate her chronic headaches, pain from fibromyalgia, and depression. After receiving a DUI at age 21, Tessa completed substance use treatmentContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Teresa Teresa describes her brother RJ as creative, a talented writer, and incredibly bright. Teresa and RJ were extremely close growing up and as young adults, until RJ’s prescription opioid addiction took hold of him and eventually took his life. RJ was 32 when he passed away from a prescription opioidContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Tele Tele began misusing prescription opioids with friends in high school, seeking a “numbing effect” from the drugs. He quickly became addicted. Throughout high school, Tele was popular, played sports, and got good grades, but he experienced anxiety and depression that were heightened by his inability to share his sexualContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The True Story of Tamera Tamera was prescribed opioid medication to manage chronic severe headaches. Before she started taking opioid pain medications, she had a steady, long-standing career and lived in a comfortable home with her young son. Tamera became addicted to prescription opioids within a year, and everything changed. She began requiring larger dosesContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Stevi Rae Stevi Rae has been in recovery for two and a half years and credits going through treatment with other Alaska Natives as key to her recovery journey. Raised in Naknek, Alaska, Stevi Rae grew up commercial and subsistence fishing. She was first introduced to prescription opioids after sheContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Noah Noah has fond memories of his childhood and the close relationship he shared with his father, Rick. His dad lived life to the fullest and he was a loved and respected member of the beauty and personal care industry. He worked hard and enjoyed his leisure time entertaining colleaguesContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”