What we know, as of now, about injection sites. By Gregg Snook, M.A., NCC, LPC I am sure you have heard in the news about the controversy regarding the possible Safe Injection Site that is being planned in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Depending on who you speak with, it may be a hot topic. …
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By Gregg Snook, M.A. NCC Good morning all! Recently I was listening to NPR and they did a small segment on anger and its relation to depression. You can listen to it here. It is an interesting look at depression being more than what we typically think; Sad. The idea of depression can be recalled…
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Addiction can damage many facets of your life, including your relationships. Rebuilding relationships in recovery and family therapy needs to be done with care. Your friends and loved ones do not enjoy watching you spiral down into the throes of addiction. Before you approach people about your sincere apologies, make sure that you take a hard look…
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Many people wonder what causes addiction. Initially, people believed that addiction was simply a black and white choice. And that people that fell prey to it did so because of moral shortcomings. This is no longer the case. As science has progressed, we have learned that addiction can stem from many things. Currently, people see…
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In 2010, legislation in the United States was passed to formally recognize June 26th as National PTSD Awareness Day in order to increase the understanding of PTSD and its impact upon veterans. PTSD National Awareness Day focuses on educating people about PTSD, its prevalence and how to support those who have PTSD. If you witness…
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Addiction can be physical or psychological. While drugs and alcohol can be physically addictive, other behaviors like sex, gambling or shopping can also be addictive. Both types of addictions can impact your brain chemistry and change your pleasure and reward center. While physical addictions to things like alcohol and opiates can cause physical withdrawal, psychological…
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The word orthorexia translates from Greek to mean “correct diet.” People with orthorexia are hyper-fixated on eating a particular diet. The diet eaten by people affected by this condition can vary depending on how the person views food. There are orthorexics that will only at the organic plant-based foods, and there are orthorexics that will…
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EMDR is a non-invasive treatment that can help treat trauma-related issues. But, what is EMDR therapy? In short, if you struggle with a trauma-related disorder, such as PTSD, it can be difficult to find relief from your symptoms. PTSD can create troubling symptoms that can be debilitating, with severe cases preventing you from working or…
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Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors,…
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You have probably heard about mindfulness techniques and how it can improve your life to be more aware of the present and the things that are present around you. Mindfulness based stress reduction is an eight-week course created by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Created in 1979, there is now a workbook that people can use with it,…
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