by Seneca | Apr 5, 2021 | Substance Use
It can be a terrifying thought to imagine that your child is using substances, but substance use among adolescents is a real issue. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, the substances most commonly used by young adults are alcohol, marijuana and tobacco....
by Seneca | Mar 31, 2021 | Mental Health, Seneca
Mental and physical health are closely connected, and just like physical health, mental health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Mental health influences how we think, feel and behave. It also helps determine how we manage stress, relate to others and...
by Seneca | Mar 17, 2021 | Seneca, Substance Use
Many people are aware that a substance use disorder (SUD) causes numerous health problems, but they may be unaware of its unhealthy side effects on the largest organ in our bodies — the skin. The skin acts as a waterproof, defensive shield protecting our bodies from...
by Seneca | Mar 3, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Seneca, Trauma
Did you know that a call is made to a West Virginia domestic hotline every 9 minutes? According to statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 33.6 percent of West Virginia women and 41.2 percent of West Virginia men experience intimate...
by Seneca | Feb 17, 2021 | Mental Health, Seneca, Substance Use
Individuals of all ages and from all walks of life can be affected by substance use disorders. A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex health condition that can mentally, physically and emotionally affect someone. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
by Seneca | Feb 4, 2021 | Seneca, Substance Use
It can be a terrifying thought to imagine that your child is using substances, but substance use among adolescents is a real issue. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, the substances most commonly used by young adults are alcohol, marijuana and tobacco....
by Seneca | Jan 20, 2021 | Seneca, Stress Management
Stress is a natural part of life that we all have experienced at one time or another. However, we tolerate stress in different ways. If you live with high levels of stress from a difficult situation like the loss of a job, an illness, the death of a loved one or...
by Seneca | Jan 6, 2021 | Substance Use
Science has shown us that substance use patterns tend to run throughout families. A substance use disorder (SUD) is a health condition that can mentally, physically and emotionally affect an individual. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
by Seneca | Dec 23, 2020 | Mental Health, Trauma
If you have experienced a terrible event like a severe car crash or an ongoing stressful event like harmful acts of violence, this is known as a traumatic event. A traumatic event is a shocking, scary or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and...
by Seneca | Dec 9, 2020 | Mental Health
Most individuals will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime. Depression is a common condition. Other disorders experienced by children, adolescents and adults include anxiety, grief, school or work difficulties, substance use issues and more. ...
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