Reading Time: 4 Minutes Individuals often interchangeably misuse the terms “substance misuse and substance abuse” and although these terms are related on a spectrum, there are stark differences between them. Substance misuse often refers to prescription medication but also can refer to alcohol and other drugs such as marijuana. Substance misuse is defined as taking a drug for […]
Month: June 2022
Acute vs. Chronic Trauma and How it Can Play into Your Mental Wellness
Reading Time: 4 Minutes June is National Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about issues related to PTSD and reducing the stigma associated with PTSD. PTSD is often associated with war soldiers and veterans. Although many men and women in combat are at risk of PTSD, this mental health disorder can affect anyone […]
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
Reading Time: 4 Minutes As we rapidly approach Father’s Day, a day to celebrate and remember our dads and father figures in our life, it is essential to note that June also happens to be Men’s Health Month. Men’s Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992, the month […]
CELEBRATING ALL DADS ON FATHER’S DAY
Reading Time: 3 Minutes “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown. June 19, 1910, is quite a remarkable day in history because it was the very first Father’s Day making this Sunday, June 19th the 112th Father’s Day. While this memorable holiday honors all men who are important in […]
Akua Looks At Substance Use in The LGBTQ+ Community
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Pride Month is held every June, which makes this a good time to take a look at substance use disorders in the LGBTQ community. While Pride is a celebration that also works to advance the recognition of LGBTQ rights, its spirit of unity and joy often overshadows a much darker problem: the struggles of those […]