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Practicing Mindfulness Each Day

October 8th, 2015 - Read more

While mindfulness as a practice and a concept has become better known in recent years, it is by no means a new concept. The practice of being in the moment and aware of the present has proven physical, mental, and emotional benefits. The best news of all? Mindfulness is easy, and anyone can practice it. …

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Myths About Anxiety – And How To Combat Them

October 6th, 2015 - Read more

When it comes to understanding mental health and mental illness, many people have preconceived notions about disorders. From anxiety to depression to bipolar disorder, many myths abound and attach stigma to mental health issues without helping individuals to better understand the details. These myths about generalized anxiety disorders and other anxiety challenges continue to prevent …

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The Science of Stress

October 5th, 2015 - Read more

Stress can wreak havoc not only on our state of mental well being but even on our physical health as well. Scientists continue to study the origins of stress and what happens inside the body as we experience the negative feelings associated with stress and anxiety. A study conducted back in 1998 found that people who …

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The Risks that Come with Drinking When You’re Over 65

October 5th, 2015 - Read more

Alcohol and aging don’t mix well. Regular drinking can bring significant health concerns, which can only add to the health problems that the elderly might already have. Yet, despite the risks, research indicates that 40% of adults over the age of 65 drink alcohol on a regular basis. And for those older adults who take …

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How PTSD Can Affect Substance Abuse and Addiction

October 2nd, 2015 - Read more

It’s common for those who have endured significant traumatic experiences to turn to drugs and alcohol as a means for coping with emotional and psychological pain. When someone has experienced a trauma and experiences psychological symptoms as a result, he or she may be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Historically, this psychological illness …

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Abstinence versus Moderation

September 30th, 2015 - Read more

When most people hear the word sobriety, they also hear that a person is abstaining from alcohol and drugs. It’s clear to most people that when a person has become sober, the goal is for that person to remain that way through abstinence. Although most people find the word abstinence to be intimidating, it is …

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Exploring Lesser Known Paths to Recovery from Addiction

September 29th, 2015 - Read more

When someone is considering sobriety or at least recovery, there’s a very good chance that a person will think of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the 12-step program. However, for many reasons, there are people who do not find the program useful. Whether it’s the fact that the program started in the 1950’s and hasn’t evolved …

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What It Takes to Stay Sober

September 25th, 2015 - Read more

If you’ve already gone through addiction treatment, and you’re sober, then the task now is to stay that way. However, it can be a challenging journey if you’re still facing obstacles in life. Ideally, addiction treatment would help remove any obstacles to relapse, but that’s not always the case. In fact, it’s possible that you …

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Women Tend to Have More Risks With Alcohol Than Men

September 24th, 2015 - Read more

Women, just like men, may enjoy a drink when they are celebrating with friends and family. However, more and more studies show that alcohol can have greater ill effects on women than it does on men. In fact, alcohol can pose unique risks for women and can have effects on women that might put them …

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Self Love Journaling Prompts

September 23rd, 2015 - Read more

Journaling is a powerful tool for personal discovery, development and healing. Give yourself some love with one of these journaling prompts. Don’t think about it, just start writing and see your personal truths revealed. The things I love about myself are… I know I am loved because… I love my relationship with (name a person) …

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