by Seneca | May 12, 2021 | Mental Health, Seneca
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five American adults experiences a form of mental illness each year. Furthermore, one in 20 American adults lives with a serious mental...
by Seneca | Apr 28, 2021 | Mental Health, Substance Use
The effects of substance use are not always outwardly visible. Many people who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD) also experience mental health effects like paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations and other problems. Furthermore, studies have...
by Seneca | Apr 14, 2021 | Seneca, Substance Use
One of the most dangerous health risks of substance use is the likelihood of infections. Infections caused by substance use can be challenging to treat, and in some cases, require hospitalization. Some of these infections can also be life-threatening. For instance,...
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...
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