Opioid painkillers are highly addictive forms of medicine. People who use prescription opioids develop addiction not just from their prescriptions but from taking them from family members or friends. By finding out what to do when you are to take opioids for an injury or illness, you can better your chances of being safe from […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Apr
Apr
It is no secret that drug abuse and addiction have drastic physical consequences on a person’s life. However, some of these consequences go unnoticed due to how they affect the body. One such repercussion of drug abuse is memory loss. Many that experience memory loss do not realize they are even struggling with it; this […]
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Apr
Apr
“Leave It to Beaver” was a family sitcom in the late 1950s about the shenanigans a little boy goes through with his family. Known for being family-friendly and straight-laced, you may find it hard to believe that there was once an episode that tackled alcoholism. This “Leave It to Beaver” episode can teach us how […]
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Apr
Apr
Before social media, it was hard to tell how much drinking your peers have done when you are not around them. Now with social media, your peers are probably posting plenty of pictures of themselves with drinks in their hands. By learning how to have a healthy relationship with social media, you will not allow […]
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Apr
Apr
[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_repeat=”no-repeat” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” hover_type=”none”][fusion_text] Forgiveness can be a difficult virtue in itself, but self-forgiveness is a different challenge altogether. When you struggle with addiction, it can be difficult […]
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Apr
Apr
Homeschooling may be very new to you since you had to keep your kids at home because of the pandemic. It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed during the school year since you have not homeschooled your kids before. It is best to create a simple homeschooling routine for you and your kids and […]
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Mar
Mar
Despite common stereotypes that only women struggle with body image, many men also struggle with how they see their bodies. Due to the lack of information on male body image, many end up with negative impacts on their life due to not knowing how to cope and heal properly. Men worry about looking masculine, such […]
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Mar
Mar
This pandemic has created new routines for us during the year as we stay at home. People may be drinking more, not being as active anymore, and not socializing. By keeping in mind all of the unhealthy habits you have developed during this past year, you have the power to use healthy coping methods to […]
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Mar
Mar
Because of rampant societal stigmas surrounding men and mental health, many individuals do not know how to spot specific symptoms in men. This is especially true for anxiety, as many men display some unique symptoms when experiencing anxiety that can be taken as general personality characteristics. Understanding how men show anxiety can help get the […]
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Mar
Mar
Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may mean that you spend more time in your pajamas or wearing sweatshirts while you do your online work. Psychologists believe that the way we dress when we are not presenting ourselves to the public makes a difference in our mental health and productivity. Making the effort to […]
