This month is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and so we turn our attention to those minorities with mental health issues – minorities who have a different experience within the system than others. This article turns its focus onto the African American male and how they fare in the mental healthcare system. According to the
Wealth breeds excess. Expensive dinners, globetrotting excursions, designer clothing – the sky’s the proverbial limit when your money is limitless. But wealth also lends itself to addiction in some extreme cases. If one can afford to feed his or her habit endlessly, then substance use becomes dangerously accessible. When the rich and famous encounter issues
Humans are social animals. We define ourselves by the company we keep and the environment we influence. But those definitions change when a person transitions from a life of substance use to a life of sobriety. When you embark upon this journey, it’s important to be mindful of your direction. You may feel the need
Fathers often occupy the role of the first meaningful male relationship that most sons have in their lives. This dynamic has an immense impact on what type of man they will eventually grow up to be. A solid foundation of honesty and understanding is integral in forming a boys personality. The father/son bond is complicated
Addiction is a disease. It ravages the mind, the body, and the soul, prompting the burning question: is there a pharmaceutical cure? Medical science has decimated such past public health scourges as polio and tuberculosis, so how can they formulate a successful escape from substance use? Search History For decades, scientists have been seeking pharmacological
Struggling with addiction is overwhelming. You are dealing with physical transformations, navigating emotional stresses, and ushering in a whole new lifestyle. The entire process requires immense focus, and meditation can pave the way to a more mindful new existence. Rewiring Your Brain In addition to its various psychological components, addiction has a definite chemical correlation.
The current opioid epidemic that ravages its way into the headlines is threatening millions of lives… and our military is on the front lines. Understanding the unique challenges facing our men and women in uniform is the key to helping stop this tragic trend before it does any more harm to our soldiers and veterans.
A guy’s relationship with his mom is complicated, to say the least. She’s your first mentor, authority figure, nurturer, and best friend. It’s a delicate balance full of pitfalls and social mores, but rules go out the window when your child is in need… and addiction can render even the manliest of men susceptible to
