Rebecca Kovacs
Rebecca Kovacs is a writer specializing in real life point of view pieces that focus on recovery, life after recovery and how to maintain health and wellness in today's age of addiction. She uses her experience as a writer and background in addiction as tools to help others seeking guidance in recovery
Study Suggests Opioid Abuse May Result in Anxiety Sensitivity
By Rebecca KovacsAnxiety sensitivity is a fear of anxiety-induced physical sensations. Continue Reading
Syphilis on the Rise: A Byproduct of Meth and Heroin Abuse
By Rebecca KovacsResearchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading
The Link Between ACE, Insomnia, and Other Mental Ailments
By Rebecca KovacsPeople who’ve suffered Adverse Childhood Experiences are at risk for developing chronic health conditions. Continue Reading
How Opioid Abuse Drastically Drops Hormone Levels
By Rebecca KovacsNew research has found that 1 in 5 long-term opioid users also suffer from low levels of cortisol, which helps to regulate the ... Continue Reading
Recent Increase in Overdose Deaths Linked to Kratom
By Rebecca KovacsKratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading
Study: Coping with Psoriasis May Result in Mental Illness
By Rebecca KovacsResearch found that mental health conditions like sleep disorders, anxiety and depression were higher in patients who suffered ... Continue Reading
Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Help for Addiction and Mental Health
By Rebecca KovacsFor many people suffering from mental health disorders or substance addiction, getting help isn’t as easy as it may seem. For a... Continue Reading
Treatment for Parkinson’s May Cause Impulse Control Disorders
By Rebecca KovacsStudies show a link between dopamine agonists and impulsive behavior for those coping with Parkinson's disease. Continue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation and Its Effects on Depression
By Rebecca KovacsRecent studies show DBS may be an effective alternative treatment to antidepressant medications. Continue Reading
Binge Drinking and Receding Hairline
By Rebecca KovacsDid you know that binge drinking can actually contribute to thin, lifeless hair and a receding hairline? This is bad news for m... Continue Reading