Alissa Mak

Individuals dealing with addiction in society can be compared to a revolving door – they come and go. However, the situation becomes critical when the number of people seeking help increases rapidly, overcrowding the space and leaving little room for those who need to step forward. It's essential to address these consequences, but the question remains: how can we effectively provide support when the need continues to grow? Addicts – What’s the Big Deal? Prominent drug addiction in society can...

As an American-born Chinese, you’re almost destined to be crushed by the reality that is our society. Growing up with a blend of different cultures and expectations, many struggle to discover their identity, and are in a constant dilemma between conforming to societal norms and reinforcing personal cultural heritage. It’s an identity crisis that is much more complex than meets the eye, a topic that is “just a phase” expected of you to experience. Before we move on, I’d like to point out that...

You, assuming you’re human, have probably (maybe unconsciously) apologized to an object before sometime in your life; whether that’s to your stuffed animal for pushing it off the bed, or to a door for slamming it too hard. But what is the reason behind such actions? Let’s state the obvious. Some may just be apologizing to objects out of habit. Our social norms have whipped humans into shape – on a daily basis, we are expected to behave politely and in a proper manner. So it’s not entirely...