Teenagers have many reasons to be online since the creation of social networking. No longer headed for the library, students can do virtually all of their research and homework online. For some parents, it is a challenge to distinguish between necessary Internet use and excessive levels of surfing. A new study recently published in the …
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The passing of years sometimes does not erase the emotional impact of war’s cruel realities. Seeing your friend and fellow soldier suffer injury or possibly die can lead to seemingly endless rounds of self-questioning and doubt. Thoughts about how the tragedy might have been averted and wondering what could have been done differently haunt survivors …
Bipolar Disorder changes a person’s mood from one extreme to another, sometimes within a matter of minutes. Moods may quickly swing from depression to elation. Doctors prescribe medications to help ease the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, but researchers have also found that certain foods can both help and hinder the effects of the mood disorder. …
According to a recent health article, warning labels on magazine pictures stating that the models were digitally altered in some way can make a difference in how women feel about their own bodies. That the tall, rail thin portrayals of women on the magazine covers, movies and even television shows are not factual is important …
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By George Joseph First in a Series: Leadership We often focus on the problem of addiction more than the results of successful recovery. True, sobriety is a wonderful transformation characteristic of the beauty of humanity. However, the challenge of achieving long-term sobriety can seem unbelievable to those who suffer from addiction. Addiction is a masterful …
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Following a traumatic experience (or series of experiences), the body and mind can become disconnected. This is a survival mechanism that helps people cope with the unimaginable. Research in neuroscience suggests that traumatic memories are stored not only in the brain, but also in the body. Trauma impacts every part of the individual – emotional, …
The Importance of Aftercare Making it through drug rehab treatment is a major accomplishment. Nevertheless, despite hard-won gains, there is still more ground to be conquered even after completing the program. It really doesn’t matter if the person in recovery has been using one or several substances, whether or not alcohol was involved or even …
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