Withdrawal is a frightening reality for recovering addicts. It can lead to chills, tremors, seizures and dozens of other adverse and potentially life-threatening effects. When your loved one has a drug or alcohol dependency, you need to recognize signs that he or she may be about to undergo withdrawal. Look Out For These Warning Signs [...]
To an outsider, love addiction may seem like a harmless problem. Love isn’t a drug you can overdose on or a substance that literally poisons your body. However, it is a force that can cause immeasurable emotional and psychological damage. Most love addictions stem from experiences and trauma early in life. Tracing the roots of [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 8.5 million people in the U.S. use prescription sleep aids. At a glance, sleep aids can seem like the perfect solution to sleeping problems: Just take a simple pill and fall into a deep sleep within minutes. However, studies show that people who [...]
Animals have a way of providing unconditional love, never passing judgment on humans for their many mistakes. Humans and horses have shared a special relationship for centuries. The bond between horses and humans derives from several similarities, such as our social nature and family systems. Therapists find that connecting recovering addicts and mental health patients [...]
Gone are the days when “blind” dates are really blind. Today, you can learn almost anything about the person you’re meeting thanks to Google search and social media. You can find out about the almost anything about the person, from their relationship history to the details of their trip to Thailand three years ago. Social [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.