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Impact of Drug Use on Your Mental Health

Drug use can have an impact on your body and life, but it can also alter your mood-when you’re high, and even when you’re not. Drug use can trigger stress or mental illness, or exacerbate already existing issues. Stress. You might think that using certain drugs will help you relax…
Categories: Substance Abuse

Inhalants or "Huffing"

Inhalants are a range of chemical products that are inhaled to produce a feeling of being high. Inhalants can be common household products like glue, shoe polish, and aerosol sprays. These products are safe when used as intended, but they can be dangerous and even deadly when sniffed or “huffed”…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Insomnia and Other Sleeping Difficulties

Problems falling asleep, awakening after being asleep, and not being able to sleep through the night are all common problems. Insomnia is probably the most common. What is insomnia?Insomnia has been defined quite simply as “sleeplessness.” The amount of sleep a person needs each night can vary. Most people require…
Categories: Feeling Healthy, My Body

Investing

Investing can help you to achieve your long-term financial goals, such as retirement, buying a home and building your wealth. Investing is different than saving. Investing is for long-term goals that typically take 5 years or longer to achieve. Investing usually carries a higher risk of losing money than saving,…
Categories: Becoming Independent, Life Hacks

Investment Options

Diversify. Most people have heard the saying, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This advice is especially true for investing. Because the market constantly fluctuates, there is no way to tell which type of investment will do well at any given time. Therefore, it is best to spread…
Categories: Becoming Independent, Life Hacks

Kicking Butts and Staying Smoke Free

If you do smoke and want to quit, you have lots of information and support available. Different approaches to quitting work for different people. For some, quitting cold turkey is best. Others find that a slower approach is the way to go. Some people find that it helps to go…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Leaving Home

Many people eventually leave the home they grew up in and find a home of their own. When you begin to plan to leave home, it is a good idea to think through the consequences, as well as your needs. Here are some things to think about when deciding to…
Categories: Life Hacks, Life Transitions

Listening to a Friend Who Needs You

Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re feeling sad or have something on our minds. You can also help a friend who’s having a tough time by offering support and an open ear. Listen. By giving your friend the chance to talk about how he…
Categories: Friendships, My Relationships

Living with Physical Disability

Physical disabilities can be either short term (like a broken wrist) or long term (like paralysis of the legs). Depending on your disability, it might be helped with medication and physical therapy. Some people are born with physical disabilities, while other physical disabilities are caused by illness, injury, or accident.…
Categories: Health Care, My Body

Overcoming Shyness

Shyness is usually associated with being quiet, insecure, and/or socially anxious. Being shy is not always a bad thing. We can all feel shy from time to time so it’s alright to feel a little uncomfortable in new situations and with new people. What causes shyness? Some people are born…
Categories: Friendships, My Relationships

Living with Someone Experiencing Depression

By having an idea of how someone is affected by depression, you might be able to better recognize why they behave the way they do. Understanding more about depression might also help you separate the illness from your family member or friend, and realize that their mood and behavior might…
Categories: Anxiety
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