It is now widely known that gratitude can make people happier. For example, research cited by Harvard has linked gratefulness and an attitude of acknowledging the gifts in one’s life to numerous mental health benefits. Among them: reductions in sadness and symptoms of depression, better relationships, greater emotional ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Why Does My Depression Get Worse During the Holidays?
The "holiday blues'" are a fairly common occurrence whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or not. That doesn't mean, however, that holiday depression is any less upsetting, especially if it's you who's feeling your depression is worse during holidays. Instead of holiday depression, however, what you may be ... Read More
Daniel Radcliffe’s OCD, Alcoholism and Addictive Personality
Daniel Radcliffe, the beloved, starring actor of the Harry Potter series and a role model for millions of young people, hasn't always had it easy. First starring as Harry Potter when he was just 11 years old, he literally grew up in the public eye. As a shy child, he found the constant scrutiny painful and difficult. ... Read More
The Role of AA in Treatment
Since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and his friend, the physician Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has grown to become the most widely recognized program for drug and alcohol recovery in this country, having helped millions and millions of people achieve lasting sobriety. Today the organization boasts ... Read More
The Role of MAT in Treatment with Dr. Howeedy
As its name suggests, “MAT,” or “Medication-Assisted Treatment,” is an approach to treating addiction that uses certain medications approved by the FDA to relieve drug cravings and assist in recovery. The goal: to lower patients’ risks of relapse and improve their prospects of long-term recovery. (Patients’ rates of ... Read More
Rob Lowe’s Secret to 25 Years of Sobriety and Counting
It seems like Rob Lowe has been acting forever. The fact that he seemingly never ages and is still so good-looking certainly adds to this illusion. If you don't know who he is, you've possibly not been to the movies or watched a television show since the 1980s. Rob Lowe starred in multiple films in that decade, most ... Read More
How Elton John Found Long-Term Recovery from Cocaine
If addiction recovery were a vinyl record, it would have two sides. Side A plays "Physical Dependency." This is the side of addiction that people talk about "getting clean" from. It is associated with powerful cravings for the drug which can make you sick— even debilitatingly sick in the absence of the drug. Side B ... Read More
How a Breathalyzer Works: The Roadside Sobriety Test That Everyone Should Know About
Updated January 4th, 2022 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person dies in a drunk driving accident about every 39 minutes in the U.S. While we all know that being over the legal alcohol limit and getting behind the wheel of a car is risky, unfortunately it still happens. Even if a ... Read More
