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Thinking About Therapy: A Look At Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
“Therapy” is an awfully vague word. Sure, we all think we know what it means, but for those who have never experienced it, that knowledge of therapy comes largely from popular culture. So our shared ideas about therapy may have some connection to reality but probably...
If You’re Using Meth or Cocaine, We Want to Stimulate You to Get Help
Have you ever tried to kick your connection to the stimulant caffeine? Maybe you’re tired of relying on a morning jolt of coffee to get going. Or maybe your doctor has linked your tea-drinking to the kidney stones you’ve developed. Or maybe you’re trying to give up...
Weeding Through the Facts About Marijuana
The voters in more and more states are deciding that recreational use of marijuana should be legal. And while Pennsylvania is not one of those states—at least not yet—it is plain to see that attitudes about the drug are undergoing a significant shift in the United...
Opt In to an Exercise Routine to Support Your Recovery
For some people, exercise is an invigorating and inspiring experience. Pushing yourself to run farther, to lift a little more, or to add a little speed to your tennis serve—any and all kinds of exercise can provide the thrill of seeing improvement and reaching goals...
Shining a Light Bulb on Resilience with Help from Thomas Edison
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” A Spirit of Resilience So said Thomas Edison, the famous American inventor who held—either by himself or jointly with others—nearly 1,100 patents. His...
About Antidepressants—and Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms
Think about your physical health. When you feel good and have energy, you perform your daily tasks with relative ease. When you get sick or injured, your routine changes to accommodate that. If you are chronically ill or suffer a major injury, your normal life falls...
You Can Be Sober and Still Be a ‘Dry Drunk’
You have stopped drinking. Congratulations! Getting sober is a significant accomplishment and is worthy of (sober) celebration. You Are Now Sober, What's Next But after the celebration comes vigilance. You already know that a substance use disorder can be treated but...
Don’t Get Tricked by Tramadol
Pain management can be tricky business. If you have been in pain for a long time or if a recent accident or surgery is causing significant pain, your top priority is to make that pain stop. And that is perfectly understandable. Prescription Options After all, ongoing...
In Search of Sleep: What You Need to Know About Ambien
Trouble Sleeping? You're Not Alone When you are having trouble getting to sleep, it can sometimes feel as though you are the only person who is awake anywhere in the world. But issues related to sleep affect many people from all walks of life. Heck, even Australian...
Medications Intended to Calm Can Be Cause for Alarm
When you are struggling with an anxiety or panic disorder, it may seem as though you will never be able to calm down. Even when you know that you are not in any immediate danger, your body may feel as though it is in constant “fight or flight” mode. Your thoughts may...