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Understanding Serotonin and Its Roles in Mental and Physical Health - Serotonin’s Role in the Brain and Body

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction Serotonin, often called the "feel-good" chemical, is a vital...

Mar 23, 20256 min read

by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction Having a teen or young adult in prison is one of the most...

Mar 8, 202515 min read

For decades, recovery from SUDs has been narrowly defined by a singular benchmark—complete abstinence.

Mar 1, 20255 min read

https://app.synthesia.io/#/video/cc44aea1-2d3d-4278-8b36-70f0b1eaba49 by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP When...

Feb 23, 20255 min read

by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction Boredom. It’s a feeling we’ve all experienced, yet for teens...

Feb 15, 202517 min read

The growing use of methamphetamine among teens and young adults is a troubling issue that threatens their health.

Jan 31, 202518 min read

The rising prevalence of opioid addiction, particularly fentanyl, among teens and young adults is a reality many families face today.

Jan 29, 20255 min read

Many of the patients I work with exhibit the hallmark features of shame—an overwhelming and deeply ingrained sense of self-doubt and unworth

Jan 26, 202557 min read