The U.S. is currently facing an opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 1999 to 2018, an estimated 450,000 people overdosed on opioids. The CDC also states that in 2018, about 128 people passed away daily due to opioid overdose. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, opioids […]
Working through a loved one’s personal affairs after they have passed on is unfortunately stressful, burdensome and sometimes lengthy. It is a difficult process that is made no easier by the fact that emotions run high at this time and people are sometimes flustered and not themselves. That is why it is important to have […]
Being diagnosed with herpes (either HSV-1 or HSV-2) can make you feel confused and devastated. If you have it, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that one out of 6 individuals within the range of ages 14 to 49 years old have genital herpes. You can also consider online herpes […]
A disability used to be a life verdict. Before, when one had a disability, they seemed to be a hopeless case. Nowadays, people with disabilities are empowered. There may be some limitations because of their physical conditions, but they are more focused on what they can do with their potential. There are life lessons that […]
Let’s face it; some medical exams are uncomfortable or unpleasant and some are downright scary. However, some of the scariest exams you can take at a hospital are actually safe. Injections and Blood Tests Blood tests and transfusions from some countries come with a risk of contracting highly-communicable diseases. However, if you’re staying in a developed […]
In Phoenix, Arizona and other places in the U.S., you can find lots of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. However, it’s a no-tolerance state for “driving under the influence.” In some states, the permissible limit before a person can drive his vehicle is 0.08% blood alcohol content and below. But acraoss Arizona, you can […]
It’s difficult if someone you love is close to death and you’re trying your best to stay with them on their final journey. It can be hard to simply sit there and try to think positive thoughts about the whole situation. It’s even harder to think of anything to say to someone in that situation. […]
We live in a society that is incredibly image conscious, especially with the advent of social media influencing us. Smiling widely in selfies is now not only considered a norm but a daily ritual in the lives of younger generations. If you have tooth issues that prevent you from doing what you love and showing […]
In definition, self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one’s own abilities and qualities. However, the reality is that it is so much more than that. In essence, self-confidence is a vital element in a person’s well-being; one that enables an individual to engage in activities and connect with other people confidently. So, without it, […]
Substance dependence can break the strongest of wills. Many substance abuse patients had to learn this the hard way, causing themselves and the people around them much pain. Over 19.7 million adults in the United States had a bout with substance dependence, according to 2017 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. […]
