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LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), often called acid, is an illicit hallucinogenic drug that affects your perceptions for several hours and is detectable on drug screening tests. The drug can be detected by urine, blood, and hair tests, but does not show up on standard saliva tests. LSD is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning there is no currently accepted medical use. While LSD is not considered addictive, it can have intense effects and a potential for long-term physical and mental consequences....

Have you ever come home from dropping your child at school, and realize that their room is a mess—even though you just asked them to clean up? If your children are like mine, they might simply say they “forgot.” Children certainly remember to eat their dessert or play on their tablet—but what about clearing their plates into the trash or plugging their devices back in for the night? It begs the question: is your child (or mine!...

Some people assume that marijuana is relatively harmless, but research has shown that it can have a number of negative effects on health. While it may be less habit-forming than some other substances, there is also a potential for dependence and addiction. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

“So, what do you do for work?” The mere question is a bit of a loaded one. Many of us lead with the age-old conversation starter when we meet someone new as a way to form some connection, see where their interests lie, or explore if there’s anything there that sparks further dialogue or establishes common ground. While seemingly harmless, it can also cause people to consciously or subconsciously label the person on the receiving end based on their line of work....

Altogether, I’ve written four books on mental strength. They’re translated into more than 40 languages and have hit bestseller lists across the globe. I’m the editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, the biggest mental health website in the world. I also host The Verywell Mind Podcast. Like most everyone else, I’ve been through tough times. My mom passed away from a brain aneurysm when I was 23. Three years later, my 26-year-old husband died of a heart attack....

Awards Press Mentions For press inquiries, email us at press@verywellmind.com. To learn more about our brand and recent awards, please visit our about us page. Amy Morin, Editor-in-Chief, 2022 MM+M Pinnacle Awards PM360 Verywell Mind Podcast Listed As 2021 Product Innovator Verywell Wins Hottest in Health in 2021 Adweek Hot List Awards Adweek Winner for Best Consumer-Lifestyle Podcast Eddie & Ozzie Awards The 2021 MM+M Awards: Verywell Wins Gold for Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand...

Intrauterine adhesions are areas of scar tissue on the walls of the uterus that usually develop after a woman has a dilation and curettage (D&C)—a procedure to clear the uterus of pregnancy tissue that wasn’t expelled during a miscarriage. A study found that about one in five women develops scarring after a miscarriage. Less often, intrauterine adhesions result from an infection, such as genital tuberculosis (more common in developing countries than in the United States)....

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently declared children’s mental health a national crisis. In December 2021, Dr. Murthy issued an advisory to highlight the additional pressures the COVID-19 pandemic had put on the country’s youth, and the urgent need to address this. Key Takeaways The mental health of our country’s youth has been declared a national crisis, and its impact is extensive.A new survey found that many working parents have missed work in order to deal with their children’s mental health, and feel that they’re constantly being pulled in different directions....

Lipids are substances found in the body that cannot be dissolved in water. There are many types of lipids including fats, fat-soluble vitamins, fatty acids, waxes, and steroids. Lipids support the structure of the cells, maintain body temperature, and make hormones. But, the most important function of lipids is to store energy for the body. Lipids in Breast Milk Lipids make up 3% to 5% of the composition of breast milk....

Passover is one of the most enjoyable holidays for kids. It’s full of good storytelling, merriment, yummy foods, and family togetherness. But keeping kosher for Passover—which means refraining from bread products, and sometimes grains—can be a challenge for kids, especially those who are accustomed to eating bread and pasta all day. When it comes to packing lunches during Passover, parents can sometimes run into challenges, particularly if their kids’ go-to meals include a sandwich or pasta....

The PHQ-9 is one module of the Patient Health Questionnaire and includes nine short, simple questions. These questions were designed to help healthcare professionals identify signs or symptoms of depression. Though, you can also take it on your own. PHQ-9 Uses The PHQ-9 is a tool often used for regular depression screenings during primary care visits or checkups. It may also be part of a more comprehensive assessment. For example, it is a required quarterly test as part of the Minimum Data Set that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require for all nursing home residents....

While your preschooler probably isn’t reading yet, many kids in this age group are interested in books and how to read them. If you regularly read to your child, you may start to notice some changes as your child begins to take more interest in learning how to read. There also are some things you can do to encourage their interest, including reading with them often and talking about different letters and words you see every day....

While some kids are content coloring for hours or playing quietly with blocks for half the day, others can’t seem to sit still for two minutes. They’re fidgeting, jumping, bouncing, and literally climbing the walls most of the time. Someone might be quick to suggest that an energetic child has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But that’s not the only reason why a child may be hyperactive. How to Recognize ADHD Approximately 9% of children have ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Having a premature baby presents a lot of physical and emotional challenges, so it’s natural—if you’re thinking of having another child—to wonder (and perhaps worry) about your risk for another premature birth. Learn about your risks and what you and your doctor can do to lessen them. Risks of Additional Preterm Births Previous preterm birth is one of the biggest risk factors for having another premature infant. The risk goes up when mothers have had more than one premature birth, and goes down when mothers have a term pregnancy after a preterm birth....

What Is Co-Sleeping? Co-sleeping is called by many names: family bed, sharing sleep, bed-sharing. It generally means that a baby or child sleeps with their parents in a parent’s bed or in a co-sleeper attached to the parent’s bed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend against co-sleeping with children under 12 months old, because it increases the risk of sleep-related deaths, including suffocations, strangulations, asphyxiations, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)....

Not sleeping well can leave you tired, irritable, and unable to concentrate. It can affect your performance at school or work, take a toll on your relationships, and affect your health and safety. Sleep therapy is a form of therapy designed to improve the quality of your sleep. It can help with sleep disorders like insomnia. It may also help with other mental and physical health conditions. Over 100 million people in the U....

Often mischaracterized merely as a “fear of leaving your house,” agoraphobia is actually a disorder that encompasses the anxiety of being in certain situations for which escape is difficult or potentially embarrassing, or where help is not readily available. More specifically, the focus is on the fear of having a panic attack in such situations. Diagnosis Agoraphobia refers to the fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of an unexpected panic attack....

What Is a Thought Disorder? A thought disorder involves a disturbance in how thoughts are organized and expressed. It causes disorganized thinking and leads to people expressing themselves in unusual ways when speaking or writing. Formal thought disorder is also known as disorganized speech. It is marked by disruption to the structure or form of thought. It is one of the key symptoms of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. Because these symptoms can be observed, they can be used to help assess the severity of psychosis....

All kids to stretch the truth and tell tall tales at one time or another. And while it can be frustrating to hear your child tell an outright lie, it’s important to consider the reason your child is being dishonest before you take action. Why Kids Lie Here are the three main reasons why kids tell lies: They Use Their Imaginations to Tell Tall Tales Does your child ever tell you she rode a unicorn?...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 7% of children (roughly 6 million) experience seasonal allergies. While there are many over-the-counter (OTC) medications available to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), there is no one-size-fits-all solution. This is especially true when it comes to younger children. Causes Allergies are caused by an abnormal immune response during which an otherwise harmless substance, such as dust or pollen, triggers the release of histamine into the bloodstream....