May 30th, 2011 by author
I had a reminder recently of the stigma facing those dealing with trauma related to childhood abuse. I have encountered this before of course, perhaps vicariously, during my 20 plus years in the trauma treatment trenches. As a psychologist specializing in treating trauma I am well aware that many people do not want to be [...]
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January 1st, 2011 by author
A condition characterized by an alternating pattern of extreme emotional highs (manias) and lows (depression) is known as bipolar disorder.These emotions may at times be more powerful and may vary in duration.The extent of the disorder may be from mild to severe.Signs and symptoms of the maniac phase are generally present for a week or [...]
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May 30th, 2010 by author
Denny is a seventeen-year-old teen who has at long last made up his mind to go and see his healthcare practitioner about his excessive and unhealthy drinking. At first, Denny thought he would be able to essentially go on the Internet, look for some fundamental alcohol info and decide whether or not he was an [...]
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December 5th, 2009 by author
These days we hear a lot about nicotine addiction, health effects of cigarette smoking, de-addiction and related matters profusely. Sadly enough, the final victory against nicotine abuse has yet been found by many. Warning signs and symbols are put up in plenty by the governments, awareness is created among the public using mass media of [...]
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October 31st, 2009 by author
You probably think of vitamins, cosmetics, natural skincare, organic foods and a variety of other health practices when you think of health and beauty tips. Things like dietary routines, exercise and your mental and physical health are important to your health. It is undeniable that physical appearance and health are major parts of how you [...]
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October 31st, 2009 by author
When thinking of health and beauty tips, you likely think of vitamins, cosmetics, natural skincare, organic foods or a variety of other health practices. Watching your exercise, your diet and your mental and physical health are all part of total well being. It is certainly true that your physical appearance plays a major part in [...]
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October 28th, 2009 by author
What are the significant factors in a successful alcohol intervention? Why do some addiction interventions work while quite a few fail? The Necessity for a Recognized Track Record of Intervention Accomplishment Scientific examination makes evident the fact that an effective addiction intervention needs to be managed by an intervention professional who has a recognized track [...]
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October 28th, 2009 by author
When I was a sophomore in high school, I enrolled into a drug abuse class. At that time, I did not understand that alcohol abuse in point of fact was a sub division of drug abuse. While taking this class and learning more about drug and alcohol abuse and above all about alcohol side effects, [...]
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October 18th, 2009 by author
When I was in the tenth grade in high school, I registered for a substance abuse class. At that time period, I did not realize that alcohol abuse in point of fact was a sub category of drug abuse. While taking this class and learning more about drug and alcohol abuse and especially about alcohol [...]
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October 18th, 2009 by author
When I was in the tenth grade in high school, I registered for a drug abuse class. At that age, I did not grasp the fact that alcohol abuse in truth was a sub category of drug abuse. While taking this class and learning more about drug and alcohol abuse and especially about alcohol side [...]
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