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Mental health

Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

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How to Marchman Act Someone

Watching a loved one spiral into addiction is heartbreaking, especially when they’re denying the problem and refusing help. You can...
Dangers in Smoking embalming fluid

Dangers in Smoking embalming fluid

Drug use can involve many substances, including many that would surprise the uninitiated. Embalming fluid, which contains many dangerous chemicals...
Do Opiates Make You Sleepy?

Do Opiates Make You Sleepy?

Opiates are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some prescription opiates are made from the...
What Does Valium Feel Like?

What Does Valium Feel Like?

Valium (the brand name for the drug diazepam) is a potent prescription sedative used to treat anxiety disorders and seizures....
Can I Snort Ativan?

Can I Snort Ativan?

Ativan, the brand name for Lorazepam, is one of the 5 most prescribed benzodiazepines, which are a class of central...
Mixing Cocaine and Xanax

Mixing Cocaine and Xanax

What is Cocaine? Cocaine is an illicit, powerfully addictive substance. Cocaine, also known as coke, is a strong stimulant most...