Depression, often referred to as major depressive disorder, is a serious mental health problem that many people around the world struggle with. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects over 264 million people worldwide. That’s more than the entire population of Brazil! However, […]
Addiction is a word that comes with a lot of stigma. It’s a very complicated issue, causing a lot of harm and sadness, affecting individuals and breaking apart communities. Over the past few decades, researchers have recognized the importance of understanding the inner workings of […]
Alcohol use, alcohol addiction, and alcoholism are topics that have been widely discussed and debated in the field of public health. The effects of alcohol consumption on overall health and well-being have long been a subject of interest, with conflicting viewpoints and studies providing different […]
“Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more,” wrote Confucius. Though the Chinese thinker and social philosopher wrote these words thousands of years ago, they’re still meaningful today. Short, striking, or memorable phrases are slogans, and we use them often in […]
For the past several years, government agencies and healthcare professionals have reported that heroin use is on the rise. Statistics show that since 2007, the increase has been driven mainly by adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The problem doesn’t appear to be […]
Over half of U.S. adults drink regularly, and alcoholism affects nearly 1 in 13 adults in the United States. This makes it one of the most pervasive diseases in the country and one of the more difficult to overcome. When dealing with a friend or […]
Known on the street as “Sally,” the MDA drug is closely related to “Molly” or “Ecstasy,” the street name for MDMA. Some people call it the “sass drug” or simply “sass” because it is made from safrole oil that comes from the sassafras plant and […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, Inspire Malibu wants to bring awareness to some of the struggles that women face when it comes to recovery and sobriety. Although men are more likely to use illegal drugs than women, females are just as likely to develop […]
E-cigarettes may increase the risk of addiction to cocaine and other drugs, nicotine researchers suggest. While e-cigarettes eliminate some of the health risks associated with regular cigarettes, they are pure nicotine-delivery devices, with the same effects on the brain as cigarettes, according to new research […]
Since COVID-19 first started upending day-to-day life for Americans in March 2020, public health officials have been sounding the alarm about a potential surge in drug overdoses. Overdose deaths rose during the second half of 2019, and experts feared the pandemic would produce conditions that […]
