There are many ways a person can be vulnerable, but what does it mean to show vulnerability? I had an experience today with a coworker who shared the story of their challenges over the weekend. It was the sort of story that would normally make me want to offer advice and support, but the conversation…
Though the stigmas surrounding it would have you think differently, addiction is a chronic disease that affects your brain. Substance use disorder can happen to anyone, but you’re more susceptible if you have certain risk factors. You can work as the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and still have a heroin addiction. Likewise, you…
Does the use of marijuana or alcohol actually lead to more high-risk problems down the road? It’s a misconception that “experimenting” with these seemingly less harmful drugs is okay. There is no level of drug abuse that is safe. Understanding what entry-level drugs to avoid, however, can help you to make better decisions. Along the…