Addiction

I hated myself more than I hated anyone else — If someone believes that certain kinds of people aren’t human, they can use that to justify treating them in inhumane ways. It’s how my parents justified using military torture techniques on me, and it’s also how they justified their own worldview. They were okay with the Holocaust because they were…

Are we overpathologizing everyday life? — The internet has incalculably damaged our information space thanks to social media. Whether you are or what you do, virtually all of us have been affected. What did we think would happen? When we let them pummel our brains with sensationalized information fed through algorithms that determine what will elicit…

I have been looking for the knowledge that would answer all of my existential questions for however many years and this article is the culmination of events, experiences, listening, reading and digging I have been doing for the last ten years. Most of the dots are now connected. WARNING! Throughout…

Blah…..Blah…..Blah 👄 — Content Warning: Some of my unpopular opinions listed below will be addressing sensitive topics. I am back with some more unpopular opinions to share with you all. This time around, I am going to go all out (whatever that means *lol*). Are you ready to be mind blown? We can learn a…

Introduction The opioid poisoning crisis has cast a long shadow over the United States, affecting individuals across all demographics. However, one group that often goes unnoticed in this crisis is older adults, otherwise known as someone’s parent, brother, sister, grandparent, etc.. Substance use disorders in this population are a growing concern…

Shadows from the leaves moved to the beat of the breeze. We lay on the grass and let the light dance over our bodies; shadow, sun, shadow, sun, shadow—a two-color kaleidoscope from the sky. “What are we going to do tonight?” Nate asked, his voice teeming with trouble. I propped…

Are you constantly scrolling on social media? If the answer is yes, then you are unknowingly becoming a valuable commodity for the big companies that own these platforms. It may come as a surprise, but you are being used as a product! These social media platforms are free for users…

Are you the kind of person who starts their day with a meme and ends it with a meme? Do you find yourself laughing at the most inappropriate moments because a hilarious meme popped into your head? Well, you might just be addicted to memes, and it’s time to address…