Tag: self medicating

With technology becoming a way of life, it's more important than ever to understand what effects–the good, the bad, and the ugly–screen time may have on our increasingly fragile generation of youth. We now have longitudinal data on the effects of screen time use in young people. Research has shown that screen time has far-reaching effects–touching your teen’s social, academic, and emotional development–something that cannot be ignored when it comes to parenting a millennial youth.
Blog

Screen Time, Education, and Cannabis Use In Young People

With technology becoming a way of life, it’s more important than ever to understand what effects–the good, the bad, and the ugly–screen time may have on our increasingly fragile generation of youth. We now have longitudinal data on the effects of screen time use in young people. Research has shown that screen time has far-reaching effects–touching your teen’s social, academic, and emotional development–something that cannot be ignored when it comes to parenting a millennial youth.

Read More
February 28, 2023
At times, anxiety can have a negative affect on your life, work, relationships, and overall mental wellness. If it seems like your anxiety has gone beyond the occasional racing heart before a crucial presentation or the sweaty palms before a big game, you might be wondering how to take the edge off your anxiety. There is a strong connection between self medicating with drugs and alcohol and chronic anxiety. However, there are many effective treatments that can reliably combat anxiety in all its forms without resorting to prescription medicine or substance abuse
Blog

Taking the Edge Off: Self-Medicating for Anxiety

At times, anxiety can have a negative affect on your life, work, relationships, and overall mental wellness. If it seems like your anxiety has gone beyond the occasional racing heart before a crucial presentation or the sweaty palms before a big game, you might be wondering how to take the edge off your anxiety. There is a strong connection between self medicating with drugs and alcohol and chronic anxiety. However, there are many effective treatments that can reliably combat anxiety in all its forms without resorting to prescription medicine or substance abuse.

Read More
July 11, 2016
self medicating to deal with stress
Blog

What is Self Medicating and Why is It so Dangerous?

Self-medicating to deal with stress is a dangerous path. It can lead to substance addiction and increased mental health issues. If you think your young adult may be using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, learn what to do right now and how Pure Life Adventure can help.

Read More
July 10, 2015