by helpgeek | Mar 14, 2023 | Blogs
We all know that addiction has serious negative effects on the brain and body. It can affect your memory and focus long-term, plus put you at increased risk of mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or psychosis. But when it comes to addiction, that’s only...
by helpgeek | Feb 20, 2023 | Blogs
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t aware that drugs are bad for your body and can have devastating effects on your life. From childhood, we’re all inundated with anti-drug campaigns that show the negative impact that drugs and alcohol can have on a...
by helpgeek | Feb 20, 2023 | Blogs
Millions of adults in the United States currently struggle with depression. Even though this mental illness is extremely common, it’s still stigmatized today– which means that plenty of people don’t take it seriously, even dismissing their own symptoms to avoid...
by helpgeek | Jan 13, 2023 | Blogs
Chances are pretty good that you know someone who has struggled, or is currently struggling, with addiction. Millions of people in the United States alone abuse substances– and the numbers are seemingly only increasing. Dealing with addiction is very difficult, and...
by helpgeek | Jan 13, 2023 | Blogs
For most of us, life can be pretty stressful. Trying to maintain healthy relationships and an active social life, plus a career (or multiple jobs), plus caring for a family– it can all add up very quickly, leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted. How does stress affect...