Depression comes in many forms. Sometimes, it’s a short-term condition as a result of recent loss or trauma. But for many people, depression is a lifelong battle that comes and goes. Most of us probably know a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor that has struggled with the weight of depression. Perhaps we have struggled […]
Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by a person’s compulsive, uncontrolled drinking and negative emotional state when not using alcohol. In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, answer these questions and see how much you know about this serious public health problem. Take the Quiz here! Source: PEW
Re-Bar’s dance floor, the scene of many a fun, sweaty night, hosted a more subdued event one Tuesday evening earlier this year. Sitting in a half-circle of chairs, eight workers from Re-Bar and other Seattle establishments were at the venerable South Lake Union club to learn how to administer a medication that can temporarily halt […]
People affected by suicide are vulnerable and can fear the reaction of others. Talking about suicide and be sure we talk about it in a way that is helpful and healthy. The language people use to talk about suicide is from a different time. The word ‘commit’ comes from a time when suicide was treated […]
Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving youth or young adult users. Seizures or convulsions are known potential side effects of nicotine toxicity and have been reported in the scientific […]
The Food and Drug Administration issued a much-anticipated policy that is designed to restrict how and where flavored e-cigarettes are sold — an effort to combat what the agency’s commissioner has called “an epidemic” of underage vaping. The initiative, a top priority of departing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, would limit sales of fruity and kid-friendly vaping products […]