About teenagers and college students additions
Can vaping trigger a hidden mental illness? The relationship is more complicated than a simple yes-or-no answer. Vaping is not proven to suddenly activate a psychiatric disorder that would otherwise remain permanently hidden, but nicotine dependence, withdrawal, disrupted sleep, chronic stress, and exposure to THC or other substances may worsen psychological symptoms or make an … Read more
Carrie Fisher was an accomplished actress, writer, and mental-health advocate who became internationally recognized for portraying Princess Leia in Star Wars. Behind her successful career, Fisher openly experienced significant challenges with bipolar disorder and substance addiction, including problems involving cocaine and prescription medications. Rather than hiding these struggles, she eventually spoke candidly about her diagnosis, … Read more
Zayn Malik, internationally known as a former member of One Direction and a successful solo artist, has spoken publicly about significant mental health challenges, particularly anxiety and periods of disordered eating. His experiences developed within an environment of intense fame, demanding schedules, public scrutiny, performance pressure, and limited personal control. Malik has also discussed alcohol … Read more
Demi Lovato’s public journey with addiction and mental health challenges has brought greater awareness to the complex relationship between substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Throughout their career, Lovato has openly discussed struggles with alcohol and drug misuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm. By sharing these experiences, Lovato has helped reduce … Read more
Stimulants are medications and illicit substances that increase activity in the central nervous system, producing effects such as increased alertness, energy, attention, and wakefulness. Prescription stimulants are commonly used to treat conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, while illicit stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamine, have a high potential for misuse. Although prescription stimulants … Read more
Gerard Butler’s journey with alcohol, prescription pain medication, and recovery demonstrates how substance-related problems can develop at different stages of a person’s life. Long before he became internationally known for films such as 300, Butler said his drinking became excessive in his twenties. In a 2002 interview, he described realizing at age 28 that his … Read more
Ben Affleck’s experience with alcohol addiction and recovery demonstrates that substance use disorder can affect people regardless of fame, career success, or financial resources. The actor and filmmaker has publicly discussed his struggles with alcohol, periods of treatment, relapse, and his continuing efforts toward sobriety. His story provides an opportunity to understand addiction as a … Read more
Zac Efron became internationally famous at a young age, but behind his successful acting career, he has spoken publicly about struggling with alcohol and other drug use. In 2014, Efron described drinking “way too much” and discussed how the pressures surrounding fame, constant public attention, heavy workloads, and his social life contributed to unhealthy patterns. … Read more
Alcohol-associated hepatitis is a serious form of liver injury caused by prolonged, heavy alcohol exposure. Recovery from the acute illness can be an important turning point, but improvement in liver function does not automatically resolve alcohol use disorder (AUD). Returning to alcohol use remains a major concern because renewed drinking can contribute to additional liver … Read more
Nonopioid pain protocols offer an important approach to managing acute and chronic pain while reducing unnecessary exposure to opioid medications. By combining options such as nonopioid medications, physical therapy, exercise, behavioral therapies, mindfulness, and other individualized treatments, healthcare providers can address pain while focusing on function and quality of life. Although opioids remain appropriate for … Read more