Josh gained a reputation as the “life of the party” starting in high school. He and his group of friends started experimenting with alcohol when one of their fathers left a six-pack of light beer unattended in the garage. From that moment, Josh was known for being able to drink the most, drink the… continue reading »
It was the Friday before spring break, and Jordan couldn’t have been more excited. He’d just turned 15, and for the next week or so, he would trade the oppressive constraint of the classroom for video games, sunshine, and zero obligations. In fact, to mark such a momentous occasion, he invited a handful of his… continue reading »
Humans are resilient creatures and the human brain is a wonderfully complex structure. The instinct of self-preservation is deeply rooted in the human psyche. As our brains develop, through time and experience, our self-preservational instincts can become stronger, for better or for worse. This is not only the case for physical self-preservation, it also applies… continue reading »
Let’s face it, life is stressful. Worried and anxious feelings, from time to time, are a completely normal and healthy part of the human experience. Stressful situations present themselves on a regular basis as part of modern life, and anxiety can be a natural response to these situations and even help us perform at our… continue reading »
What Is Manic Depression? Symptoms and Treatment of Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder If you’re one of the 2.8% of Americans living with bipolar disorder or manic depression, everyday life can be a difficult task. Bipolar disorder, formerly referred to as manic depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels… continue reading »
At SUN Behavioral Delaware, we realize that opioid overdose is an issue that needs to be addressed. In 2019, there were 431 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Delaware. The majority of drug overdose deaths involve an opioid such as fentanyl. These statistics are especially alarming when we realize that many of these… continue reading »
Life in the modern age presents a whole host of different social complications. The always “plugged in” nature of modern life and social media can lead to the constant comparing of yourself to others in a way that humans have never had to deal with before. It’s only natural for some people to feel as… continue reading »
Human emotions are complicated. When we see a loved one suffering, it is human nature to want to help alleviate their pain. When the need to help another person supersedes your own needs, this is called codependency. Codependency defines a relationship in which one partner has intense physical or emotional needs, and the other partner… continue reading »
Anyone who has suffered from an anxiety attack knows how overwhelming it can be. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders affect 18.1% of the United States population every year. If you’re one of those people, you know that an anxiety attack can make it feel as though you’re drowning…. continue reading »
Many people are under the impression that there are only two kinds of drinkers: alcoholics and non-alcoholics. As we know, issues in life are very seldom black and white and this type of binary logic does not accurately represent the issue of alcohol use. In fact, alcohol researchers argue that—like many other behaviors—alcohol users exist… continue reading »
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