Friday, September 23, 2022
Many women know their problem drinking can cause severe health issues like organ damage, but still feel compelled to continue abusing alcohol in search of short-term relief from their emotions. However, you must seriously ask yourself whether alcohol’s brief feel-good effects are worth the toll drinking is taking on...
Friday, September 16, 2022
A relatively new field called epigenetics focuses on how behaviors and the environment influence the way genes work. Changes to gene function are epigenetic because they do not alter the genes themselves, but how your body reads and expresses your DNA sequence. Epigenetics has led to a fascinating hypothesis that...
Friday, September 9, 2022
Women who drink to escape from their problems can perpetuate a vicious cycle. Like all drugs, alcohol can undermine your physical and mental well-being, including your relationships and quality of life. However, due to the powerful link between addiction and denial, you may be unwilling to admit you have...
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
While the world recovers from a global pandemic, there is another epidemic on the rise nationally and worldwide. Almost a million people in the United States have died from a drug overdose since 1999. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 of all global drug-related deaths occur in North America....
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Are You Being Manipulated? “But if you really loved me, you’d…” “Now I know why your ex left you, you’re such a…” “I work so hard every day and you don’t even have supper ready for me…” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? Most of us have experienced manipulation at some point in...
Thursday, August 11, 2022
It is not unusual for women to worry about the future when they first finish an addiction treatment program. These concerns can make it difficult for them to settle into and progress in their recovery. Learning how to stop being insecure about staying sober can help them clear a...
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a common problem, with an estimated 24 to 48 children affected by it for every 1000 born. It is, fortunately, completely avoidable. If a pregnant woman does not consume alcohol during her pregnancy, her child will not be born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. What Is Fetal...
Friday, July 29, 2022
Care coordination has become an essential element of patient-focused treatment for people with chronic health conditions. When multiple doctors and specialists are involved in helping you manage your well-being, you can expect better outcomes and satisfaction when they all work together and communicate with each other to determine the...
Friday, July 22, 2022
When you face challenges, resilience defines how well you respond. Resilient people tend to keep a positive outlook that helps them deal with crises and recover more quickly from setbacks. While some people are naturally more optimistic and cheerful than others, emotional resilience is a skill anyone can hone...
Friday, July 15, 2022
If you are pregnant or hoping to be and want to give birth to a healthy baby, it’s vital to avoid drug use – not only during your first trimester, but throughout your pregnancy. Even substances you might view as harmless, like caffeine, can have lasting effects on an...
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