Have you heard the story of the dog and the bell? Pavlov rang a bell and the dog didn’t do anything. Then, he proceeded to give the dog a treat every time he rang the bell. Slowly, the dog started to salivate whenever he heard the bell because he knew he was going to get… Read more »
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among underage people. Unfortunately, about 4,000 youth die from alcohol poisoning every year. These drinking behaviors are more commonly seen in adolescents’ parents that tend to drink around them, but specifically binge drinking around them. The average age of drinking when drinking starts under 21 is 13-14 years… Read more »
There’s a lot of stigma around substance use and mental health. Because of the stigma, there’s a lot of people that need help that aren’t getting the help that they need out of fear of judgement or being ridiculed. However, there’s no shame in needing help. We all need help. Before we dive into which… Read more »
What is Substance Use Disorder? Substance Use Disorder is a mental disorder in which a person has lost their ability to control the use of legal or illegal substances. Addiction is the most severe form of substance use disorder. There are many causes to why a person may start to use substances such as: stress,… Read more »