Researchers examined whether music could work as a tool to help calm symptoms of anxiety in pregnant women. With four prior miscarriages, 42-year-old Elizabeth Larsen of Huntley, Ill., struggled with severe anxiety during her pregnancy. But Larsen says she found relief through music therapy, in which music is used to improve health. New research indicates… Continue reading Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
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“The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
The Jersey Shore star is giving back to the community by co-sponsoring an addiction treatment scholarship and sharing his story with recovery groups. Reality television star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino marked his third year of sobriety by bringing holiday meals to individuals in recovery. The Jersey Shore mainstay issued the news via his Instagram page… Continue reading “The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
Twin Addictions And Parallel Recovery
In hindsight, we both had tell-tale signs of the addict – irrational fear, feelings of inferiority, flights of fancy. But there was no room for two troubled twins in our divided, post-divorce household. I’d always been the golden twin by default. To quote the Radiohead song, I was “fitter, happier, more productive” than my twin… Continue reading Twin Addictions And Parallel Recovery
Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana
More than 99% of the Thai public supported the measure, according to news reports. As medical marijuana has become widely accepted in the United States, Thailand will become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize the drug’s use in a medical setting. Somchai Sawangkarn, a Thai lawmaker who was involved in the process of drafting… Continue reading Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
The controversial host ranted about the Patriots wide receiver battle with addiction and mental health issues on ESPN. Perennial hot-take artist and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith delivered a baffling on-air diatribe last week, drawing harsh criticism from the Twitterverse for his stigmatizing rant on addiction and mental health issues. Describing drug addiction as “self-inflicted”… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
5 Self-Destructive Habits to Leave Behind in 2018
Here’s to deeper connection through owning our imperfections, attracting more abundance by believing there’s enough for everyone, and freeing ourselves from these other self-destructive habits. New Year, New You? How about New Year, Real You? I do not think Life is about becoming some other person, as society would have you believe. I think Life… Continue reading 5 Self-Destructive Habits to Leave Behind in 2018
Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
A new op-ed makes the case that higher taxation could reduce excess drinking. Decreasing the amount of binge drinking in the country could be as simple as increasing taxes, according to a recent piece by The Washington Post editorial board. The board notes that 60 years ago, about 40% of American adults smoked cigarettes, whereas… Continue reading Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
A new report breaks down the status of harm reduction programs around the world. Even as opioid use continues wreaking havoc on some parts of the globe, the availability of harm reduction measures worldwide are relatively stagnant, as documented in a massive new report released this month. The number of countries with needle exchange or… Continue reading The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
Illegal Marijuana Exporters Thrive In Colorado
Authorities and regulators admit that this rise in black market activity is partly a growing pain, resulting from unforeseen consequences of legalization. The relaxed attitude about marijuana use has emboldened some growers and dealers who do business without a license. Legalization was supposed to kill the black market for marijuana, creating avenues for official businesses… Continue reading Illegal Marijuana Exporters Thrive In Colorado
#MyFavoriteMeds Hashtag Fights Psychiatric Medication Stigma
People who rely on medication to keep their mental health in check sometimes experience judgment from others, but this social media movement is trying to change that. People who take pills for their mental health sometimes are chastised for pumping themselves full of unnatural chemicals in a last-ditch effort to hold themselves together. In truth,… Continue reading #MyFavoriteMeds Hashtag Fights Psychiatric Medication Stigma