At-home detox has become popular over the years. While it is usually possible to make significant strides in overcoming alcohol, nicotine, or caffeine addiction with appropriate support, the dangers of detoxing at home without professional supervision can result in major health complications — or ...
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The Domestic Violence Epidemic
The recent initiative passed by the Obama administration to better investigate, prevent, and bring justice to sexual assault cases at American colleges addresses a fraction of the domestic violence epidemic happening in this country. Unfortunately, it is a pervasive issue. The Truth About the ...
Recovering from Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a serious health problem that affects many adults and also some teenagers. Some people deal with this difficult affliction for many years. Recovering from alcoholism is a daunting task. Sadly, some people die as a result if the problem goes ignored or untreated. It is important that ...
Interview with Lisa
I had the wonderful honor to conduct an interview with Lisa Frederiksen. She is a deeply knowledgeable and accomplished author, speaker and consultant in the addiction field. The alcohol and substance abuse among her own loved ones compelled her to research. This research led her to reach out and ...
Insatiable: 7 Signs of a Sex Addiction
Sex addiction, or the clinically preferred term "hypersexual disorder", is a reality that society prefers to keep in the dark. It is so much more than a desperation for sex, just as an eating disorder is never solely about food. Trauma, depression, anxiety and pain can drag anyone into this ...
Identifying Depression
Depression is an illness that can be mild or chronic. It is a state in which an individual has ongoing and uncontrolled feelings that are associated with hopelessness and unhappiness. Although these are not uncommon emotions, when a person has depression the feelings do not resolve themselves, nor ...
Recovering From Addiction
Recovering From Addiction People all around the world, from every walk of life, suffer from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Although recovery from addiction is a challenge, treatment and support can help you free yourself from the pain of substance abuse. Knowledge about your options for ...
How to Manage Stress
Every life includes some stress. It is important to learn how to manage stress in day-to-day life. A small amount of stress can be helpful, giving us energy and mental focus that we need to achieve our goals. However, large amounts of ongoing stress can be problematic and even lead to health ...
Teaching Kids about Drug Abuse
Illicit drug use among adolescents has increased steadily since the early 1990s. Children and teens in today's society have easier access to alcohol, tobacco and drugs, meaning substance abuse starts even earlier in life than in past years. As adolescence is a time when many children begin ...