Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Does alcoholism run in your family? You have a much higher risk of becoming addicted yourself. That raises some serious questions, including whether you should ever drink at all.

Substance abuse always takes a toll on an addict's health. When the person abusing drugs is pregnant, it brings a new person — the fetus — into that risky fold. What effects can various drugs have if used during pregnancy?

Though the DSM-5 lists numerous different addictions, their diagnostic criteria are all very similar — because addictions impact a person's life and behavior in similar ways regardless of the substance or behavior. What do you need to know?

There's no doubt that 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous help some people achieve remission from addiction, but they aren't for everyone. Here's what you need to know.

Addiction isn't an easy beast to do battle with, and it takes more than willpower to achieve remission. You also need help. Cognitive behavioral therapy can play an important role.

If you suspect someone has overdosed on a drug, what you do next may make the difference between life and death. What should you do?

Are you still smoking? You already know why you shouldn't be, but here's a pep talk to help you get on the path to quitting, anyway. Motivation to stop is, after all, one of the most important predictors of quitting success.

Dysfunctional sleep is incredibly common in autistic people of all ages. What forms can this take, why does it happen, and can you do anything about it?

Eating disorders are more common in autistic people. Why is that, and what are some ways to cope?

The environmental stimuli that many neurotypical people barely notice can quickly become completely overwhelming — and even physically painful — for many autistic people. How can you help minimize sensory discomfort?