College is a time of transition. Teens are moving into adulthood; young adults are moving out of the house for the first time. For many young people, college is the first time that they are truly away from parental supervision and encouraged to make decisions on their own. In the same breath, college also comes […]

Eating disorders bring about many complex challenges for young women – not just physically, but emotionally and mentally, as well. These disorders – whether bulimia, anorexia, binge eating – play a distortionary role in the brain, altering how a woman feels, thinks, and sees herself. Whether it is you or a loved one suffering from […]

Substance addiction is a chronic disease affecting more than 20 million people across the United States. Drug abuse is even more common, with as many as 80 million people being classified as “risky substance users.” If you are battling a substance problem – alcohol or drugs – know that you are not alone. For those […]

More than four out of ten college students across the United States have used an illicit drug in the last year. Almost the same number of students have reported excessive alcohol consumption. But the problem stretches even farther. Currently across the country, an estimated 10 million young people (ages 12 to 29) – in high […]

Mental health and drug addiction are two “taboo” topics that we often leave out of everyday conversation. Yet all around us, people – neighbors, friends, loved ones – are battling these disorders, often together, at the same time. If you or a loved one is struggling with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, know […]

Autumn has arrived. Many of us are already falling for the joys of flannel season, whether that involves hot apple cider, pumpkin carving, Sunday night football, Sober October, or simply cozying up with loved ones. Autumn is an amazing time of year in New England, with so many activities to look forward to – especially […]

School is back in session. Once again, college students are bustling around their campuses, meeting new friends (or reuniting with old ones) and beginning their get-to-class-on-time routines. At home, parents may be wondering what their kids are up to during this back-to-school season. Are they hitting the books, or going to college parties? Are they […]

Drug addiction is a chronic disease that has disruptive effects on a user’s brain, behaviors, and self-control. When a person uses drugs regularly for a period of time, functional changes will happen within the brain – impairing that user’s ability to control impulses, to manage stress effectively, and to make rational decisions. These changes can […]

Anorexia. Bulimia. Binge eating. Not only can these eating disorders harm a person’s body, they can also affect a person’s mind – co-occurring alongside other psychological and dangerous disorders, like substance addiction, and leaving lasting emotional effects. Body: Physical Effects of Eating Disorders Eating disorders can lead to an array of physical effects, both minor […]

Drugs can affect men and women in very different ways. The genders also have very different experiences when it comes to their drug use. Men, for example, are more likely to use all types of illicit drugs, and therefore have much higher rates of illicit drug use. Women, however, statistically progress from drug use to […]