Negative Thinking and Self-hatred: Believe it or not, we do choose all of our thoughts! While it seems that we do not chose them as they are repeatedly and rapidly appearing in our consciousness, we do choose all of them.
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One of the most obvious signs of addiction is when someone has trouble interacting with society because of their dependence on a substance. Whether they’re losing their job, getting in trouble with the law, or simply making inexplicable changes to their life, most addicts are obviously suffering because of their addiction. While this describes some
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Living with an alcoholic doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one is still drinking. While the term can describe someone who actively drinks, you might be living with a husband, wife, or parent who is a recovering addict. Your loved one might be on the road to recovery. And if this is the case, you’re likely
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As the proportion of U.S. workers testing positive for illegal drugs approaches five percent, attention has turned to an unlikely drug that shows promise for curbing substance addiction. The use of medication to treat addicts is nothing new, but isradipine, the drug in question, is primarily a treatment for high blood pressure. Breaking the chain
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There is a wealth of information available about the toll that long-term alcohol abuse takes on your health. Effects include cirrhosis of the liver and cardiovascular disease along with mental issues such as depression, leading to a condition known as dual diagnosis. Many individuals fail to consider how physical appearance is also negatively impacted by years
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If you or your spouse are dealing with a substance addiction problem, informing your children is a difficult but necessary task. The explanation often falls to the non-addicted parent, but whether it’s handled by one or both of you, it’s important to plan your discussion carefully. Be Honest No matter how well-intentioned the idea, attempting
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Substance abuse does not discriminate between gender, age, social standing, white collar, blue collar, professional or household income. It is an issue that crosses all lines and knows no boundaries affecting individuals, their families, and communities. Whether its binge drinking, alcoholism, or drug use or experimentation, it is a serious problem that requires immediate acknowledgment
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A Tumblr photo of 13-year-old Willow Smith and shirtless 20-year-old actor Moises Arias lying on a bed together has raised more than eyebrows. While Willow was fully clothed and there was no hint of sexuality in the photo, parents Will and Jada Smith have come under fire for perhaps allowing their daughter to move into
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Actress Lindsay Lohan was back in the headlines recently. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do with her movie career. She has reportedly admitted to relapsing into alcohol use after her latest stay in rehab during the summer of 2013. The confession stems from an incident documented on her reality show Lindsay, aired on Oprah Winfrey’s
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