Alcohol use disorder is one of the most prevalent forms of addiction in the United States, affecting around 14.4 million adults. While around 83% of adults drink, 25% binge drink on a regular basis and 5.8% show signs of an addiction to alcohol. For those who use and abuse alcohol in damaging ways, getting clean can ... Read More
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Can’t Sleep? Explore These Causes of Insomnia
What Is Insomnia? According to the U.S. Department on Women's Health, insomnia is a sleep disorders that is characterized by one or more of the following: Problems falling asleep Waking up too early Having trouble falling asleep after waking up in the night Feeling a lack of rest after ... Read More
Quiz: The Signs of Depression
Signs of Depression Quiz Everyone feels down, sad or just plain out of sorts sometimes, but when does the normal ebb and flow of your mood indicate a bigger problem? If you’re concerned that you may be showing signs of depression, this quiz can help you learn more about the warning signs. It can also help you better ... Read More
Can Drug Addicts Change?
It’s happened again. Your loved one has promised to change, not to use drugs or drink alcohol, and yet, here you are, facing their broken promise. You’ve tried time and time again to forgive, forget and have hope. Now, you're wondering, does addiction last a lifetime? Is there any real hope of not having to deal ... Read More
How to Set Manageable Mental Health Goals in 2020
With the New Year ahead, it's time to consider 2020 heath goals. Many people set weight loss goals or promise to be more organized in the months to come. Mental health goals could be just what you need to make a comprehensive change in the new year. Acknowledge that you have these goals. Having a plan to manage ... Read More
Ensure Your Family Vacation is Low-Stress, Big on Fun and Rest
Internet advertisements for hotels, beaches and amusement parks show families laughing and enjoying their time together. They show smiling parents lounging on a sunny beach while kids play in the sand and ocean. They show happy parents and their kids on amusement park rides or meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland. We ... Read More
Easy Techniques for Managing Social Anxiety
You're living your life, dealing with all that you have to, but you find that you're always at home alone. Every time you try to head out, you get anxious and nervous. Why does this happen? You wonder, "Does everyone get social anxiety?" For some people, having an addiction can be a component of developing social ... Read More
5 Mental Health Relapse Triggers Everyone Should Know About
As with many diseases, it is possible to suffer a mental health relapse, even when medications are used routinely and counseling is provided. If you have a mental health disorder, it’s essential to know what the early warning signs of a mental health relapse are so you can react to them. If you are struggling now ... Read More
