Nikolas Cruz: The Warning Signs Mental Health, NewsBy dreamscapeApril 10, 2018Potentially dangerous behavioral traits are often noticed and even reported, sadly to no avail. In other instances, people notice something is awry; but for some reason, dismiss this behavior and fail to notify anyone about their suspicions.To some extent, both of these scenarios played out in the case of 19-year-old Nicolas Cruz.
Facts About Drugs & Treatment: A Look Back on 2017 Innovations & Advances Drug Addiction, NewsBy dreamscapeFebruary 19, 2018Every year, scientists, government organizations and other experts make progress in our nation’s battle against addiction. In 2017, several developments made news and helped people learn new facts about drugs.
How to Tell if Your Spouse Needs Mood Treatment NewsBy dreamscapeAugust 21, 2017Emotions are a healthy way to express how a person feels about an event or situation. But, emotions can become problematic when they are erratic, severely elevated or diminished for long periods of time. Erratic or dramatic swings in emotions can sometimes be an indication of a mood disorder. The most common mood disorders are…
Promoting Healthy Relationships: How Men Can Have Successful Relationships NewsBy dreamscapeAugust 7, 2017What does it take to nurture and maintain a close bond with another person, and what are the stumbling blocks to having healthy relationships? Whether a relationship is between family members, friends and coworkers or significant others, some men find it difficult to form and keep positive connections. What are the stumbling blocks to having…
What Not to Say to Someone With Depression or Anxiety NewsBy dreamscapeJune 26, 2017Talking to someone with depression or anxiety may feel like walking a tightrope, especially if you’ve never experienced either mental health disorder yourself. On the one hand, you want to be supportive and encouraging and to show that you care. On the other hand, you don’t want to accidentally make your friend feel worse. Here…
Mental Health Disparities Linked to Physician Perception NewsBy dreamscapeMay 22, 2017Statistics clearly show that Hispanics who need treatment for mental health or addiction are less likely to get it than white Americans. We also know that Hispanics have poorer outcomes when treated for substance abuse and are less likely than whites to complete a treatment program. Many possible reasons have been cited for these disparities,…
Florida Drug Problem Deemed “Epidemic” by Councilman NewsBy dreamscapeMarch 24, 2017Despite help available at Florida treatment centers, often for low or no cost, drug addiction continues to claim lives. In 2016 alone, over 345 people in Jacksonville, Florida died from a drug-related overdose. That statistic, which translates to nearly one person dying of a drug-related overdose per day, has alarmed city councilman Bill Gulliford.
Teens Who View Marijuana Ads Twice as Likely to Try the Drug Drug Addiction, NewsBy dreamscapeAugust 22, 2016Medical marijuana ads may be to blame for an increase in teen marijuana use, a study by the nonprofit,global policy think tank RAND Corp. finds. The new research is the first to explore the link between marijuana advertising and adolescent behavior.
Four Tips for Making Amends in Recovery News, RecoveryBy dreamscapeAugust 15, 2016For many addicts in recovery and participating in rehab or a 12-step program or 12-step alternative, steps eight and nine are the most dreaded. You are expected to list everyone you wronged because of your addiction and then make amends. To revisit the past and the people you hurt is a daunting task. How addiction…
Erasing the Stigma of Addiction Addiction Recovery, NewsBy dreamscapeAugust 8, 2016Stigma is a powerful force and causes addicts to feel ashamed and to keep secrets. Both addicts and those of us who judge addicts need to realize that addiction is a true disease of the brain and the body. If we can learn to view addiction the way we do asthma, high blood pressure or…
