Cherry Flavored E-Cigarettes Are the Most Dangerous Kind, Says Study
The cherry flavoring contains high doses of benzaldehyde which is a chemical used in cosmetics and creating natural fruit flavors in food. Read more…
Day: February 6, 2016
Taking Photos May Improve Your Mental Health
Going through a mental health problem can be as exhausting as it is frustrating. People with mental health problems are often seeking ways on how to treat their mental problem, or are least reduce the symptoms associated to it. While some people take medications or choose to enter a treatment program, one idea has become […]
https://scaryrehabfears.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/taking-photos-may-improve-your-mental-health/
A Painkiller Without Addictive Side Effects Could Be On Its Way
Scientists claim the medicine is as strong as morphine but is less likely to be addictive. Read more…
When Nothing is Really “Wrong”
All pain is one malady with many names. (Antiphanes, ca. 400 BC)
https://blissfortoday.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/when-nothing-is-really-wrong/
Study shows the role of social identity in Addiction and Recovery
Researchers have recently published a study that supports the idea that social identity loss/gain informs both Addiction and Recovery. This study (it’s called Social Identities as Pathways into and out of Addiction) indicated that people slip into addiction as part of either an indemnity loss or an identity gain. The reverse is also true for […]
http://jblea1016.com/2016/02/04/study-shows-the-role-of-social-identity-in-addiction-and-recovery/
Experts Recommend Depression Screenings for All Adults and Pregnant Women
There is evidence that screening for depression does lead to strong improvements in depressive symptoms. Read more…
A mirror is THE MOST effective tool to help an addict
“Let me get this straight,” I said to the clueless man that stared at me with confusion lacing his eyes. “You want your granddaughter to quit smoking pot, know that when she gets pissed off she’s more likely to smoke, and then get pissed at her for smoking pot?” The circularity of his actions towards […]
http://jblea1016.com/2016/02/05/a-mirror-is-the-most-effective-tool-to-help-an-addict/
Know Anyone Going Through A Rough Time?
Are they angry? Depressed? Worried? Did their doctor get them addicted to pain killers? Alcoholic? Arrested? Lose someone they love? Share with them this phone number and web address to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are there to listen. 1 (800) 273-8255. Website: […]
https://malcolmpk88.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/know-anyone-going-through-a-rough-time/
A Drinking Dream…in Which I Didn’t Drink?
Indeedles, as my oldest son says. I’m used to drinking dreams by this point; they don’t even rattle me. I wake up, yawn and stretch, and think, Well, that was another drinking dream. And then I get up and go about my day. Drinking dreams used to scare the bejebus out of me, and sometimes I […]
https://recovery102.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/a-drinking-dream-in-which-i-didnt-drink/
Turn off The Sun
Turn off the sun The sun was shining brightly My eyes could not adjust My eyelids were not working My eyeballs felt like rust The night before was over But, still it lingered on A new day was beginning And yesterday was gone I can’t tell you just what happened Where I went, or what […]
https://titansdad.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/turn-off-the-sun/
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