In: alcoholism
Proving the Benefits of Meditation
Proving the Benefits of Meditation Mindful meditation is a type of meditation (which is an exercise of deep, prolonged concentration) during…
Read More“Magic Mushrooms” Might Be More Magic than We First Thought
“Magic Mushrooms” Might Be More Magic than We First Thought In 1960, two promising young psychologists at Harvard, Timothy Leary and…
Read MoreDialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Suicidal Individuals and Addicts Recover
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Suicidal Individuals and Addicts Recover Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment. It was originally developed…
Read MoreOn the Cutting Edge of Addiction Treatment: The Global Addiction Conference
On the Cutting Edge of Addiction Treatment: The Global Addiction Conference I have spent the past week in Rio de Janeiro,…
Read MoreDepression in the Workforce
Depression in the Workforce Nearly a quarter of American workers have been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime and more than…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Alcohol Uniquely Affects Women
Understanding How Alcohol Uniquely Affects Women When it comes to processing alcohol, men and women are quite different. Contrary to common…
Read MoreBetter Treatment for Veterans with PTSD
Better Treatment for Veterans with PTSD Many American veterans and their families must deal with mental health disorders associated with serving…
Read MoreAlcoholism in Hispanic Communities
Alcoholism in Hispanic Communities Culture is a more important indicator than race when it comes to the potential of developing a…
Read MoreSociety’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing
Society’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing A new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study suggests that…
Read MoreWhy Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment
Why Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment The first step in recovery is recognizing that a problem exists,…
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