A panic attack can happen at any time to anyone, regardless of where they are at any given moment and can make you feel terrified and as though you’re in great danger. Panic attacks can make you feel as though you are having a heart attack and are about to pass out or even die,…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the onset of certain behavioral changes that are triggered as a result of exposure to traumatic events such as being physically harmed, threatened physically and mentally or experiencing some form of trauma. While many people experience traumatic events in their lives, it is not always that this leads to PTSD….

There is no safe form of tobacco for people to take. However, teenagers might have the idea that chewing tobacco is inherently safer than smoking. Even though there’s no smoke inhalation, using dip tobacco still comes with a variety of health risks, including cancer. Peer pressure can get your teen started on dip tobacco. As…

Anxiety and depression are very real issues that affect many different people. One demographic that suffers greatly is teenagers. Teenagers are already more susceptible to such issues due to their changing hormones. These changes in life can be hard. Add them to anxiety and depression, and you can have some big problems. These issues can…

Fentanyl is a drug that has been available to the public for years. As little as a ¼ milligram of it can cause a fatal overdose. Fentanyl is now causing serious injury and death around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have issued nationwide alerts…

Recognizing that there isn’t a neighborhood in the United States that has not been impacted by the opioid epidemic, pharmacies are now taking major steps to address it. Although experts guess over 20 million Americans need addiction treatment and recovery support services immediately, funding for these programs is still being stalled by government officials. Luckily,…

In this modern era, children are more exposed to internet use unlike when their parents were growing up. The internet is here to stay, and the only thing you can do is monitor what your kids do on it every day. Video games have become the in-thing with today’s teenagers, which might be a big…

Depression affects everyone regardless of age. Teenagers in particular, are vulnerable to pressures arising from the physical and social changes that they experience during this time. Such turmoil and uncertainty may have a drastic effect on their personality and may lead to issues such as severe anxiety, substance abuse, and even suicide. Such depression also…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental condition that can manifest in symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsiveness, mood swings and hyperactivity. Those with ADHD are more likely to also have problems with sleep disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. The condition affects between two and five percent of the population. Sleep Disruption in ADHD Many…

From privileged to underprivileged, affecting every shade on the spectrum, this disease does not discriminate. Depression in girls is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. Instead of using cell phones to solely make calls, not too long ago, smartphones made a huge debut. Suddenly, social life was constantly accessible. The young daughters of today…