You may be struggling with addiction or mental health issues and feel like you are not getting the support you need in your recovery. You might be thinking that no one will ever understand you or that people are too afraid to talk to you. Instead of letting your imagination run wild, try increasing your […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Many people name Halloween as a favorite holiday, regardless of age. There is something exhilarating about finding the perfect costume, planning a lively party, or going out bar hopping to celebrate. For someone who struggles with alcohol abuse, however, Halloween can end up being a nightmare. Risking Legal Consequences Increases on Holidays Alcohol Monitoring Systems, […]
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There’s nothing more refreshing than a good night’s sleep, but many of us have trouble getting the rest we need. According to Science Daily, one in four Americans suffer from insomnia. The University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation has found that one in three adults take medication to help them get to […]
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The CDC reports that between 1999-2016, suicide rates in the U.S. rose nearly 30%. Mental health conditions often contribute to why a person dies by suicide. Other reasons include financial problems, relationship issues, health concerns, and substance use. Suicide Survivors Harvard Medical School states that each time a person dies by suicide, they leave behind […]
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Mental health is a very sensitive subject to post about on social media especially when a poster chooses to make light of the suffering of others. Kanye West and Britney Spears, who both have a mental illness, have been the subject of numerous memes and jokes, mocking their behaviors using terms like “crazy” and “insane.” […]
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Mental illness can affect a person’s physical health, compounding their problems. Someone dealing with a mental illness might not realize that some of the physical symptoms they experience may be tied together. Symptoms can include jaw pain, chronic pain, blotchy skin and excessive sweating. Mental Illness Can Cause Weight to Fluctuate The National Institute of […]
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A parent is supposed to be the person in your life who sets an example of how to live and guides you. What about when you have a parent who suffers from addiction or alcoholism? Dealing with this can cause a lot of difficult emotions in a child, including anger, resentment, confusion, and fear for […]
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With no answers as to when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, many people are experiencing anger and stress with few options to relieve these emotions. Learning how to integrate healthy coping skills into our lives will help us through the pandemic and beyond. The Henley Leadership Group developed an Integrative Enneagram test to reveal unconscious […]
Addiction, Alcoholism, COVID_-19
Reopened Restaurants and Bars Serve Potentially Dangerous Temptation
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When restaurants and bars began closing down this past spring, it put a cramp in a lot of people’s social lives. Now that these public gathering places are reopening, people who struggle with abuse of or dependence on alcohol face a dilemma. While being confined to being at home does not guarantee a person won’t […]
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The pandemic has changed education for everybody. Zoom sessions and online learning have taken the place of in-person classes and the social structure that accompanies them. The promise of return to “normalcy” in September provided both students and parents with hope. Then, it was announced that schools would continue with virtual learning as the spread […]