Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded as the brainchild of a stockbroker and a doctor, both seemingly hopeless alcoholics. The program was the first of its kind and has since grown into a global network of peer support groups for those recovering from alcohol abuse. In the United States, AA is the most popular and ... Read More
Male Actors and Pressures to Conform with Body Standards
The popularity of the Barbie movie brought back old debates about beauty standards in mainstream media. Female beauty standards are well discussed. In the book The All-Consuming Nation: Chasing the American Dream Since World War II, author Mark H. Lytle notes that if Barbie were real, she would have a BMI of 16.24, ... Read More
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Brain Fog
If you've ever felt like your brain's running in slow motion or you just can't focus, you could have brain fog. There are many different brain fog causes, and the symptoms can be quite debilitating. Finding strategies to manage the symptoms of brain fog can make life easier while you're recovering from the underlying ... Read More
4 Signs Depression Is Affecting Your Relationships
It can be hard to tell how your issues affect others around you. If you’re suffering from depression, you can often feel isolated and alone. But you likely have people in your life who love and care for you. And despite what you may think, those people have noticed your depression. So, if you’re wondering how ... Read More
Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
Know When to Walk Away: Leaving Toxic Relationships in Recovery
In drug and alcohol addiction recovery, every person has to take a long, hard look at each of the relationships they have and decide how to improve them or let them go. When you've identified the people close to you who are likeliest to hold you back, though, how do you make the decision of walking away from a ... Read More
Identifying Things in Your Life to Celebrate
If you take a moment to reflect on your life, you'll probably think of the major events that got you to where you are today. But though the list of your achievements is long, they tend to go unobserved. After a while, we can become conditioned to taking life milestones for granted — even though each one is worth ... Read More
How Important Is Alone Time for Mental Health?
A lot of attention is given to the negative impacts of isolation on mental health, but it's also possible to struggle as a result of too little alone time. Everyone needs some time on their own to rest and reflect. Alone time is crucial for mental health and well-being, playing a pivotal role in personal development, ... Read More
