A typical day for a working American in 2020 may be spent alone. You might get up in the morning and make yourself a cup of coffee or tea before reading through the news feed online. Perhaps you're working remotely, or maybe you're one of the millions who have lost their job. Maybe you'll set out for a walk ... Read More
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Is AA for Me?
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
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
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
An Introvert’s Guide to Group Therapy
While some people thrive as the life of the party, others hate being the focus of attention. For these people, the idea of spending time in public, sharing personal stories with others or conversing with strangers is horrifying, not exciting. As such, group therapy doesn't always sound like a good idea. Whether you ... Read More