Migraines are intense headaches that place a painful burden on an estimated 28 million Americans. These painful headaches are triggered by an imbalance of the brain’s chemical composition and lead to irritation of the body’s central nervous system. Blood vessels in the brain expand, triggering nerves in your brain to release the chemicals that leave you feeling miserable. As the expanding chemicals cause irritation and pain, the surrounding arteries also swell up, leading to additional pain.  

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Marijuana withdrawal can be taxing mentally and physically. There is a lingering misperception about the severity of marijuana detoxification and withdrawal pains due to that fact many people think marijuana is not addictive; however, detoxing from marijuana is a very real and very tough situation, but the benefits of quitting make the difficult process worthwhile. Here’s what to expect when detoxing from marijuana. 

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Going through detox alone is never fun and rarely successful. You may think that you can go cold turkey and handle the withdrawal period, but most people find that the pain and cravings are simply too much. When you choose a professional detox process, you will increase your chances of succeeding and finally kicking the habit. 

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Words like “hello” and “how are you” have many different terms to express the same thing. Well, drugs are exactly the same. There are many different street names for drugs. We have compiled a list of the most common drugs and their other names. This way if you hear a loved one using these terms you have a better idea of what is going on and know if you need to consider counseling.  

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Many people have heard of or even taken Vicodin without really knowing much about this drug. Vicodin is prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. This drug contains a combination of acetaminophen, a non-narcotic pain reliever, and hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever. Hydrocodone changes how your body feels by working in the brain, while Acetaminophen can reduce a fever.  

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A new baby can trigger a jumble of very powerful emotions. Many new moms experience mood swings and crying spells for a short period known as the baby blues. However, some new moms experience a long-lasting form of depression called postpartum depression. 

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Everybody gets angry sometimes. When anger is expressed properly, it can actually be a very helpful emotion. It allows you to figure out when something is wrong and needs to be addressed. It can also be a good motivator. But when anger isn't handled properly, it instead becomes a source of health issues and relationship problems. 

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Major depressive disorder affects 9.2 million Americans, but across the world more than 171 million people are diagnosed every year with some form of depression, according to the World Health Organization. Most people get on the road to recovery through medication combined with talk therapy, but a significant portion of people seeking treatment struggle to overcome this condition. 

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In today's hectic world, many people struggle to control their stress levels and to reduce their anxiety levels. Although most people know that stress can affect your well-being, not many consider the effect that anxiety has on your body over time. Just like stress, anxiety can really have an affect on a person's physical can emotional health. Anxious people are more likely to suffer from depression and are also likely to turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate and reduce their anxiety levels. Anxious people may also avoid social situations or social interactions. This can also have a negative effect on well being too. Anxious people may be likely to over-eat or use food to help soothe their nerves. The good news is that there are ways to reduce your anxiety levels without resorting to abusing food, drugs, or alcohol. 

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Serious addictions in America cause problems with mental and physical health, work productivity, financial health and social relationships. The top five addictions in our country are tobacco, alcohol, food, street drugs and prescription drugs. 

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Addiction does anything but create a balanced lifestyle. When you are coping with an addiction, you focus solely on that addiction and little else. Creating a balanced schedule helps you shift your focus away from the addiction or disruptive behavior. The same is true if you are suffering from depression or any other behavioral disorder. There is a sense of chaos and unpredictability that compounds the stress of addiction and blocks the road to recovery. Finding balance is a big part of addiction recovery. This gives you a specific focus. A balanced schedule helps bring more balance to your life. 

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