Alcoholism and drug addiction are complicated. Rarely, if ever, does someone abuse drugs or drink alcoholically without underlying symptoms. Oddly enough, one of the more common psychological afflictions for addicts is perfectionism. We drink or drug out of celebration for a perfect event. We may especially indulge ourselves to dangerously intoxicated levels when things don’t […]
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Anxiety is a significant problem that affects millions of people around this country. It’s the feeling that a cop is behind you flashing his lights when you’re speeding, and you know you’re about to get a ticket. The only problem is that the feeling never entirely goes away. Some days are better than others, but
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Spanish speakers comprise around 14% of the US population, and their numbers are growing every year. A significant number of Spanish speaking people have substance abuse and addiction problems. However, most Spanish speakers struggle to communicate or understand instructions in English. This makes it hard for them to connect with Rehabilitation centers where workers speak
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According to recent statistics, over 21 million US citizens have dealt with addiction at some point in their life, whether it is opioid, alcohol, or cocaine addiction. The number of deaths caused by drug overdose has tripled over the past century. Out of the 21 million Americans, only 10% can receive treatment in the form
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Back in colonial America, alcohol was viewed as a blessing. Occasional drunkenness was tolerated as part of everyday life. For example, children were regularly exposed to alcohol and even taught how to drink to help them accept the idea of consuming small amounts in future. As a result of uncertainty towards alcohol, today, we see
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Most people are unaware that someone can consume a lot of alcohol every day without becoming an alcoholic. How is that possible? Some people just simply have a high tolerance to the effects of alcohol. It might have something to do with their mindset or the way their body metabolizes the alcohol they drink. Science
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It is common knowledge that driving and drinking never work out well together. Many drunk or tipsy drivers commit endless traffic offenses that predispose other road users, including pedestrians, to potential danger such as accidents. Alcohol consumption, directly and indirectly, affects your overall motor skills in terms of decision making, critical thinking, response to stimuli,
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Most people try hard not to drink and drive. The consequences of driving while you are intoxicated are so severe that it is just not worth it. On top of fines and possible jail time, drinking and driving comes with the serious risk of having an accident that results in someone’s death or injury. Unfortunately,
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More and more studies are coming out about how important self-care is for a person’s overall health. Some of us spend so much time focused on work and home that we don’t take time out for ourselves. Self-care is when a person takes time out for themselves. Here are 7 ways self-care is essential to
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If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know how terrible things can get. You feel like the world is closing in around you, breathing becomes difficult, and you may experience chest pain. You may even begin to believe that you are dying. As the panic builds on itself, you become more and more uneasy.
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