Drug abuse is the use of drugs in a way that is harmful to the individual's health and well-being. It can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems, including addiction, overdose, and mental illness. There is evidence to suggest that drug abuse can cause bipolar disorder to develop in some individuals.
There are many risk factors associated with dementia, including genetics, age, and lifestyle choices. One lifestyle choice that has been linked to dementia is smoking.
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that influences motivation, mood, movement, and the brain’s reward pathway. When dopamine levels become too low, a person may feel unmotivated, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected, which can increase the risk of substance abuse as the brain searches for a quick boost in dopamine release. Recognizing these patterns is an important first step toward effective dopamine deficiency treatment. At MPower Wellness, we help individuals understand dopamine-related symptoms and address the link between low dopamine levels and addiction with compassionate, evidence-based support.
Many people struggle with the question, “Why am I depressed for no reason?” In this article, we will explore the various factors that can contribute to depression, including genetics, brain chemistry, life events, and more.
There are a vast amount of people in the United States that will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime; the number is somewhere in the tens of millions.
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal journey, one that benefits from multiple approaches to healing. While traditional addiction treatment programs often focus on talk therapy, behavioral strategies, and medical support, art therapy activities for addiction recovery offer a creative, nonverbal way to explore emotions, process trauma, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum—family dynamics matter. Learn how involving family members and loved ones in the treatment process can improve outcomes and help rebuild connection, trust, and communication at home.
The average attention span of a human is only 8.25 seconds. This is a significant decrease from the average attention span of twelve seconds in the year 2000. This means that our attention span has decreased by a third in just two decades.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are both forms of psychotherapy that are predominantly used to help treat mental health and substance use. In fact, at its core DBT is a form of CBT. As a result, they share many similarities in addition to their differences.
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time for people to unite, learn about mental health, and support those with mental health challenges.