Around 2 million cases of people that cause nonsuicidal self-injury to themselves are reported annually. One in five females and one in seven males make up the statistics of people that begin this ritualistic act on themselves between the ages of 12-14 that can carry on well into their 20’s.

Trying to figure out how to handle a narcissistic person that is addicted to alcohol and drugs is not for the faint of heart, although the good news is that there is recovery for both.

Process addiction, also known as behavioral addiction, is defined by a strong desire to participate in a certain action despite the negative consequences. The individual has an enhanced mood while engaging in the action. Once the behavior is over, it is generally followed by a feeling of shame or guilt.

The synthetic hallucinogen 25l-NBOMe was discovered in 2003 and was originally produced to map the brain’s type 2A serotonin receptors in biochemistry research.

The human race is a melting pot full of people that are successful, charming, beautiful, or even addicted, who all possess faults.

You may have heard people say being under the influence of drugs or alcohol may indeed make them a better driver or even a funnier or nicer person.

Figure skating is a sport that is not only judged on athleticism, but with the entire presentation of the figure skater. Pressure with body image is felt with both female and male competitors because they are judged on their entire package.

Physical activity has been medically proven to be part of a healthy lifestyle regimen. People might try out different types of exercise when trying to find a physical activity that they like because they may be uncertain with what they like to do.

When Kurt Cobain took his life 24 years ago on April 5th there was grief and loss for more than just his fans. His daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, was almost 2 years of age when her father died on that melancholy day.

People that do well in life usually have had some sort of mentor or teacher that has encouraged them or prepared them for success.

Sobriety at times can seem lonely even though you are often surrounded by your recovery peeps. The recommendation in recovery is to not make any big changes in your first year of sobriety that can disrupt your chances at staying sober, including getting into a new relationship.

Someone with an addiction will at some point will have somebody in their life that enables their behavior. Many times, the sole purpose of enabling addictive behavior is to try and keep someone from harming themselves or others.