Vaping may have appeared like a better option than smoking at first, but it's time to acknowledge the health consequences. Vaping can have serious repercussions, ranging from exacerbating asthma symptoms to causing shortness of breath and exhaustion. Volunteer spokesperson and … [Read more...] about Breaking up with your vape: a step-by-step guide to quitting permanently
Addiction
Sesame Workshop introduces tools to help kids understand addiction in families
Tevis Simon's childhood was fraught with uncertainty. She grew up in West Baltimore in the 1980s, a community that received little attention from the city and government investment, and her existence was overshadowed by her mother's opioid addiction. She never knew which version … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop introduces tools to help kids understand addiction in families
New implant cools nerves and cuts pain, reducing opioid need
In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic, medical researchers are developing viable alternatives to pain management. While opioids have proven effective at managing pain, they come with a dangerous risk of addiction. Doctors and researchers are seeking medical alternatives to … [Read more...] about New implant cools nerves and cuts pain, reducing opioid need
13 strategies to help you kick your smoking habit
Quitting any habit is difficult, and smoking is no exception! Start the summer season off on the right foot by integrating these 13 tips for your smoke-free program. Find your reason Establish the personal why behind your reason for quitting in the first place, and don’t lose … [Read more...] about 13 strategies to help you kick your smoking habit
This atlas maps out the area of the brain associated with substance disorders
As we have reiterated many times at The Optimist Daily, the brain is an extremely complex organ shrouded in mystery. Incredible and interesting breakthroughs are always being made on this front, including how our brains interpret smell, how they communicate with our organs, and … [Read more...] about This atlas maps out the area of the brain associated with substance disorders