Heroin in San Francisco has become a serious problem, and although it is illegal, its addictive potential is significant. The reason heroin dependence and addiction stats are escalating so dramatically in the US is that the rising number of people turning to the drug as an alternative to prescription medications. Addiction to prescription medications has […]
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Addiction
Although we have a better understanding of addiction than ever before, many people are still not able to understand how someone can become an addict. There are people who still hold on to old-fashioned ideas that someone using drugs lacks morals or can simply quit by stopping. However, the reality is that drug addiction is […]
The Science Behind Health Journaling
It is well known that keeping a journal, specifically one about your health, has a number of benefits that go well beyond just holding yourself accountable. However, it is rare for people in general to even look at, let alone understand, the science behind why keeping a journal is so important and has so many […]
The Best Ways for older adults to Improve Joint Mobility
Nearly 50 percent of older adults over the age of 65 suffer from doctor-diagnosed arthritis and struggle with joint pain as a result. Many of these older adults believe that joint pain is something they’re doomed to experience for the rest of their life, but that definitely doesn’t have to be the case. There are […]
Thigh Stretches and Yoga – How to Work on Your Flexibility at Home
Our legs, like every other part of our bodies, need some sort of attention and activity from time to time to stay strong, flexible, and not to mention healthy. That is why the phrase ‘’never skip leg day’’ exists, and many fitness, yoga, and health experts will continuously stress the importance of this process. Taking […]
50 Plus? No problem! 5 Tips to Keep the Heart Young
Coping with change is not always an easy process – in fact, it can often feel overwhelming, and at times, even downright scary. And there is arguably no bigger change than those that come with age. As we get older our body goes through a myriad of alterations that present on both a physiological and […]
Combating Cocaine Addiction in Both Its Forms
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that is generally taken in two forms: a fine powder that is snorted or crystallized or “crack” cocaine that is smoked. Despite the fact that cocaine has a powerful control over a person’s life when they become dependent on its effects, there are very clear paths to recovery available […]
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works In Addiction Treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy treatment, or CBT, is a modality that is used extensively in addiction treatment and with much success. CBT is designed to identify and modify the negative thoughts and behaviors that lead to a person abusing drugs or alcohol and act as a catalyst for change to overcome them. The Benefits of Cognitive […]
How Depression Can Increase the Risk of Addiction
For most people, low periods are normal. For some, consistently low periods can result in a depressive state. In the United States, approximately 16 million adults have at least one major depressive episode per year. This 6.9 percent of the population, often, struggles in silence. While the dangers of depression are certainly compounded by isolation, […]
Is Grilling Bad for Your Health?
You probably know that you shouldn’t eat too much fried food since it is bad for your health. However, did you know that grilling can also be bad for your health in some cases? But this doesn’t mean that you should forget about grilling. It simply means that you should do it smarter. Why Grilling […]
Do Teeth Whitening Strips Work?
Teeth whitening strips are all the fad right now, and more people are trying them in the hopes of whitening their teeth. There are multiple methods of teeth whitening such as charcoal teeth whitening, teeth whitening strips, and even going to the dentist for professional teeth whitening. It all depends on what you want and […]
10 Steps to Motivate Senior Fitness
When people are younger, they tend to look towards retirement as an oasis filled with television, travel, and naps. However, in the later years of someone’s life, it is important that they keep physically active, as exercise has been shown to ward off disease and increase life expectancy by up to 3.7 years. Unfortunately, an […]
Weight Loss Tea – Does It Work?
There is a pretty good chance that you’ve heard of weight loss tea at some point or another. This term is utilized to describe several types of teas. Many people are skeptical. They do not believe that tea is going to help. Others swear by it. So, who is right? Can tea actually help or […]
