There are already 3,607 confirmed cases of the coronavirus amongst Native American tribes in the United States. The coronavirus is disproportionately impacting Native American communities. Why is that? For one, Native Americans often take responsibility for their own government services without the same level of funding that the government has. Native Americans rely on their…
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Substance abuse can affect any individual, but there are people who are more predisposed to addiction due to mental illness and genetics. Common mental illnesses that often coincide with substance abuse range from mood disorders such as depression to personality disorders like schizophrenia. This isn’t to say that all people with mental illness will form…
Grief is a normal, often unpleasant emotion that is triggered by a major loss or change. We often associate grief with the loss of a loved one, but grief can be tied to any big change, even changes that we expected to happen. Grief may occur after the death of a loved one, contraction of…
On This Page: What Is Oppression Link to Substance Use Successful Treatment 24-Hour Hotline Depression is a serious psychological disorder that often has significant physiological underpinnings. Contrary to popular misconceptions, a depressed person is not necessarily simply sad. Depression involves an imbalance of critical brain chemicals that manage mood, emotional processing, memory function, impulse control, and…
Oxycodone is an opioid narcotic painkiller that has become famous for its addictive properties. Like other opioid drugs, oxycodone has many life-threatening effects on physical health. It can also cause major problems for emotional health, relationships, finances, and mental health. Long-term use of oxycodone will rewire the brain to some extent, although these changes can…
On This Page: What Is Trauma? What Is PTSD? Rebuilding Trust Treatment Getting Help One of the most complex human emotions is trust. Trust is the strong belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. Trauma can disrupt the emotion of trust, and this can have a lasting impact on a…
Sexual harassment is a serious situation. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is against the law to harass a person because of that person’s sex. Harassment is further defined as including any or all of the following: Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Verbal or physical harassment of a sexual…
On This Page: Acute Trauma Common Symptoms Treatment Options Chronic Trauma Common Symptoms How to Get Help We all experience traumatic events in our lives from time to time. Trauma has no boundaries as it affects us all regardless of age, race, or gender. Trauma impacts not only an individual’s physical health, but also takes…
We all get angry. It’s an emotion we all experience. But some of us experience it more often — and to a greater degree — than others. In fact, on the road alone, “Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.”1…
The most common form of intervention is when a group of people confront someone in trouble to make a decision. The individual can enroll in a treatment program or face the consequences of not seeking treatment. Often this form of intervention is very persuasive and provides clarity to the individual that needs help. However, this…
