by alohabehaveadmin | Mar 23, 2020 | Parenting, Suicide
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is believed that...
by alohabehaveadmin | Aug 8, 2019 | Addiction
By Alesa Van Dyke What is a Drug Half-Life? A drug half-life is the approximate amount of time it takes your body to metabolize a specific drug. According to drugs.com, “the half-life of a drug is an estimate of the period of time that it takes for the concentration...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jun 20, 2019 | Addiction
The nation’s opioid epidemic is a topic that’s frequently addressed on television and in social media, and for good reason. According to 2018 data gathered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people in the United States die every day...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Mental Health
By Carrie Collins You may have heard recent buzz around EMDR therapy for the treatment of trauma. This exciting approach has gained significant traction in recent years because it is proven to quickly produce results. But, what is EMDR therapy and how does it work?...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 1, 2019 | Addiction
This content was originally published by Camille Renzoni and edited, with express permission, by Aloha Behavioral Consultants. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/recovery-blog/memories-alter-drug-cravings/ It is difficult to argue that addiction is not a brain...
