Friday, January 15, 2021
If you’re exploring substance use disorder treatment for yourself or a loved one, you’ve likely encountered the idea of attending meetings where people share their stories of addiction and why they decided to change their lives for the better. What’s the value of these groups, and why is it...
Friday, January 8, 2021
Drug and alcohol abuse exact a heavy toll on relationships, as addicts begin to prioritize substance use above all other activities. Along the way, you may have hurt the people who cared most about you by sending the message that you valued drugs and alcohol more than spending time...
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Joy can be challenging to come by, especially amid the turbulence of 2020 and all the hardships this year has brought. However, striving to find the joy in everyday life is still a worthwhile pursuit – perhaps even more so when times are tough. Cultivating joyfulness is an ongoing...
Friday, December 18, 2020
If you live with chronic pain, you know every day can be a struggle. Your doctor may have recommended prescription opioids to improve your quality of life, but it’s understandable to be wary of these drugs, given what we know about how addictive they can be. Even when used...
Friday, December 11, 2020
People and horses have had a symbiotic relationship throughout human history. Like humans, horses are highly intelligent and social animals that naturally gravitate toward living in familial groups. A growing body of scientific research has confirmed being around animals can alleviate stress and help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and...
Friday, December 4, 2020
If you’re in recovery, the holiday season might be especially challenging for you. The period from Halloween to New Year’s Eve can be a tumultuous time, and many people use these holidays as an excuse to overindulge in unhealthy foods and behave recklessly at parties. Now that you’re concentrating...
Friday, November 27, 2020
If your spouse, family member or a close friend has received a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, it can be tricky to understand the best ways to reach them. Rocky relationships are one hallmark of this mental health challenge, along with risky behavior, mood swings and fears of abandonment....
Friday, November 20, 2020
Thanksgiving is an occasion many people look forward to all year, but if you don’t drink, it can also be one of the most challenging days – especially in 2020, which has been such a chaotic time. How can you navigate this Thanksgiving and emerge with your sobriety intact?...
Friday, November 13, 2020
Too often, women struggle with cultural expectations that they should be submissive, complacent and restrained. Despite the strides women have made to earn equality and break the glass ceiling, misogyny is still a very real, tangible problem in today’s world. Women who pursue leadership roles and embrace feminist ideas...
Friday, November 6, 2020
Veterans face many challenges a civilian may never encounter. In serving their country, they often undergo extremely stressful situations that leave them feeling traumatized, such as witnessing a friend’s death or experiencing a sexual assault. Rates of PTSD are high among military veterans, especially those who have served in...
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