Does my Drinking Affect Me?
According to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Versus Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorders, also known as dysmorphophobia and commonly called body image disorder, is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme...
The Importance of Family Meals
Mealtime represents more than just a time to eat. Mealtime is a social gathering with the food we consume along with...
The Dangers of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a predetermined period where an individual purposely doesn’t eat food. From a 12-hour fast to alternate day fasting,...
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Symposium 2019
The 33rd annual International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Symposium is scheduled for February 7-10 in Desert Springs, California and will...
Healthy Coping Skills in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery can be an incredibly intense process and can create a lot of stress as well as a lot...
A Broad Perspective of Hallucinogen Abuse
Hallucinogens are a class of drugs used to enhance or alter mood, perceptions, and emotions. They have a rich cultural history...
Weekend of The Big Game and Sobriety
From infamous beer commercials, tailgating parties, and drinking games to a massive rise in alcohol sales, overcrowded bars, and an increase...
Five Things That Nobody tells you About Body Dysmorphophobia
Body dysmorphic disorder, also known as dysmorphophobia, is a common disorder, affecting approximately 1.7% to 2.4% of the population, with roughly...