Opioids have killed people, torn apart families, and have left financial strains on law enforcement and drug rehabs. It is a major crime to be responsible for those statistics for illegally distributing opioids that have led to tragedies. One such doctor is facing a 40-year sentence for illegally prescribing opioids over the past two years. […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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The children’s show Sesame Street has never been afraid of tackling challenging subjects like HIV, jailed parents, and autism. Recently, Sesame Street published online segments that spoke about the opioid crisis. Sesame Street is breaking the stigma of opioid addiction by teaching children that there is a problem happening and what it is like to […]
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As a manager or a supervisor, you may notice your employees feeling anxious or depressed during their shift. You want to do something, but you do not know if it is your place or what to do. In order to be a leader in your company, you need to be active in the negative emotions […]
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You would think that once your wedding is over that you should be relieved. Your wedding planning days are over, you do not have to worry about fitting into your dress, and you can just enjoy time with your spouse. But, there is also post-wedding blues you can experience when you will not be as […]
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If you are depressed, you may not want to get out of bed this morning. Whether you like your job or not, you are experiencing worthlessness from your depression which will not make you work your best. It is important, to be honest about your depression and set small goals for yourself so that you […]
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It is important to know who to go to when you need a diagnosis for your mental illness and for therapy. While psychologists and counselors are in the same field, their jobs require different functions. By understanding the distinction between a psychologist and a counselor, you will know who to go to for your needs. […]
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It may appear that you have it all as Billy Murphy did. He was a former basketball player at Lafayette College, had a good job, friends, and a supportive family. Billy Murphy is an example of someone who did not let alcohol ruin his life and became an inspiration for others. The Start of Addiction […]
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Images circulated on the internet of boozy Tide Pods that are ice cube-sized pouches filled with mini whiskey bottles that you can pop in your mouth to feel the flavors. When you look at the history of alcohol, you see that there were multiple ways to hide alcohol since it was considered contraband. It is […]
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When someone is experiencing anxiety, a friend of that person may be telling that person to calm down. A recent study has shown that forcing someone to calm down can actually make them exhibit worse anxiety symptoms. By finding natural ways to calm down, you will learn to breathe and let your body adjust on […]
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If your vision has been looking blurry, watery, or dry later, it could be because of stress. Changes in the vision system can be because of repressed emotions which will make you focus more on your eyesight than on what is bothering you. It is important to make an appointment with your therapist and eye […]
