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April 2011

“Secondhand Television” Increases Risk for Eating Disorders

/ By / Eating Disorders

The effects of secondhand smoke have been well-documented, with many research studies showing the risks to exposure to other people’s cigarettes. Now, however, it turns out that another potentially harmful effect may be tied to secondhand television exposure. While the effects of secondhand television are not directly impacting physical well-being as cigarettes do, it may …

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Meditation and Other Relaxation Techniques Ease Anxiety

/ By / News and Research

Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives.  Anxiety becomes a problem when it interrupts everyday life with consuming thoughts or fears that persist for six months or more.  Common stressors for those with anxiety include work, money, general health, and safety.  Anxiety disorders cause individuals to look at situations with a skewed …

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Why Total Abstinence in Recovery Is Key to Long-Term Sobriety

/ By / Alcohol Abuse

Some people like to live on the edge. Always seeking that adrenalin rush that comes with taking risks seems natural to certain individuals. But when you’re in recovery, thinking that you can handle just one drink is more than dancing with temptation. It’s a recipe for relapse – and a chance you shouldn’t take. Total …

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All or Nothing How to Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism in Recovery

/ By / Recovery

Maybe you suspect this about yourself. Maybe you know it. But when you’re in recovery, doesn’t it often seem as if you’re gripped by the same type of obsession you once displayed toward drug or alcohol seeking and use? In a way, it’s very hard to change our behaviors – even when it’s for the …

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High Rates of Substance Abuse Among Veterans with Mental Health Disorders

/ By / Mental Health

Previous studies have found high rates of substance abuse among U.S. veterans, and a new study finds the same among U.S. veterans with mental health disorders. The study, led by Dr. Ismene Petrakis of the Yale University School of Medicine, could be helpful in understanding the needs of veterans of different eras, and in targeting …

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Obesity Can Be Compounded by Social Anxiety Disorder

/ By / News and Research

Under the current guidelines of the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV, individuals with an existing medical condition who also suffer from anxiety should not be diagnosed for social anxiety disorder (SAD) if their anxiety is related to their medical condition. However, recent research has been indicating that individuals with such medical conditions …

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Food Addiction May Be Linked to Similar Brain Activity as Substance Addiction

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Can a food binge have the same brain-level effects as smoking a cigarette or having an alcoholic drink for some people? Recent research suggests this is true, and brings to attention the possibility that widespread obesity may be better treated with strategies like those for drug and alcohol addiction, instead of assumptions that a person’s …

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