General Health

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Managing Stress and Anxiety During Uncertain Times

We have been living in unpredictable and stressful times as the COVID-19 virus approached and reached global pandemic status. The effect of the virus has impacted people and communities in many different ways. Many have been asked or ordered, to stay home, work from home, and now children are distance learning. Normal routines like grocery…

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The Broad Spectrum of Treating Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Drug addiction and alcoholism is a complex disease. It is characterized by intense, uncontrollable, craving, and obsessive drug-seeking even in the face of disturbing consequences. Worst of all, no one is immune to it. Traditionally, the path to addiction begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs, but over time, the individual’s ability to choose…

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Car Accidents and PTSD: How To Treat Accident Trauma

When many of us think about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), our attention may turn towards military veterans. Service men and women are regularly faced with challenges that can be life-threatening, and even when not in direct combat, the stress of the military can take an enormous toll. However, PTSD can also affect people involved…

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Drinking Responsibly: The Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Would you know what signs to watch for if someone close to you had alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning (or alcohol overdose) occurs when someone consumes a lethal level of alcohol, typically after binge drinking. One of the biggest myths about alcohol poisoning is that it only affects college students and underage drinkers. Although these groups…

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Therapy Animals – The Different Types and Their Benefits

Animals serve as amazing companions, loyal protectors, and, for some, they can even save your life. There are many different ways in which an animal can support those with mental or physical disabilities. Provided below are three main areas in which animals can enrich your life and provide you necessary assistance, love, and support. Emotional…

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Having A Conversation With A Student Struggling With Alcohol Abuse

College students letting loose on a Friday night, drunkenly dancing with red solo cups in their hands. An enormous pile of beer cans at a tailgate, and thousands of students preparing for the big football game, wearing their school apparel. These images, linking college and alcohol use, are so pervasive and so constant that they have merely…

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5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling With a Mental Health Condition

Research shows that approximately 1 in 5 adults suffers from a mental health condition, and only 44% of those individuals seek some form of treatment.¹ With this being the case, there is a great chance you know someone who is currently struggling with a mental health condition of some kind. Taking the time to acknowledge…