These days, there are countless products marketed to consumers, many which can be purchased over the counter from a local drug or grocery store. Whether advertised for pain relief, weight loss, mood stabilizers, or more, over the counter substances should be taken with caution, particularly as these types of substances are not as widely regulated. [...]
When attempting to explain addiction to another person, it’s best to first accept that they may not fully understand. And more importantly, in order for me to be well and strong in recovery, I don’t NEED them to understand. Hopefully, the recovering person’s support system does work toward understanding and gaining information about addiction, in [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common childhood disorders that can persist on through adolescence and adulthood. The most common characteristics of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, all behaviors that can be exhibited with varying degrees of severity in a person with this condition. According to the National Institute [...]
In the movie “Hook” starring Robin Williams, Robin plays Peter as both an adult, and a child. The movie starts with Robin attempting to attend a baseball game for his son and when he arrives the game has already ended. He attends a play for this daughter but his cell phone goes off during her [...]
Many individuals throughout the world are affected by the medical condition Diabetes Mellitus. There are two types of diabetes – Type 1, sometimes referred to as Juvenile Diabetes or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes, and Type 2, also known as adult-onset or non-insulin depended diabetes. In both of these types of diabetes, individuals impacted by this condition cannot [...]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.