Alcoholic Rage Syndrome: Alcohol and Anger

This can help a person learn how to regulate their emotions and cope with their feelings without resorting to meanness. Alcoholism can also cause changes in a person’s mental health, including depression and anxiety. These mental health issues can further exacerbate a person’s emotional state, leading to a decrease in their ability to regulate their … Lire plus

Therapeutic Modalities: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals

Casa Palmera is a consistently successful program because with our holistic perspective, we analyze the physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values and challenges of each individual in recovery. Effective approaches to therapy are thought to share “common factors”—such as a therapist who treats the client with empathy, a rapport between the therapist … Lire plus

Marijuana: Risks and Effects

“We were proud to be stoners,” says Halperin, who previously worked for High Times magazine. In 2008’s Pineapple Express, with Seth Rogen and James Franco, marijuana was central to the plot. Indeed, the word “marijuana” was introduced to the English language as recently as 1874 and was derived from Spanish, Sokolowski says. And it was … Lire plus

How to Anonymously Report Drug Dealing

They may also be involved in other criminal activities, such as extortion and human trafficking. Drug dealing has been linked to organized crime, as well as to the spread of other dangerous drugs and substances. It can also lead to a decrease in the quality of life in a community, as crime and addiction can … Lire plus

What Goes into Operating a Sober Living in Minnesota

The policies of a safe living home commonly include zero tolerance for substance use, drug testing, household chores, and guest policies. SB 4 bans sober living homes from engaging in unethical patient brokering, making “finder’s fees” and “referral fees” a prosecutable offense. SB 4 also cracks down on fraudulent insurance billing practices that some bad … Lire plus

Gratitude in Early Addiction Recovery

You’ll hear people say, “I shouldn’t have gotten out of bed this morning.” This reflects the negative thinking that just draws more and more to it. Gratitude is defined as the quality of being grateful and the readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness. Basically, gratitude in recovery gratitude is seeing what is good … Lire plus

Hops Allergy: Itchy Red Skin From The Key Ingredient In Beer

These beers have a lower hop content, reducing the likelihood of triggering an allergic reaction. However, it’s important to monitor your symptoms and consult a healthcare professional to determine your tolerance levels. If you suspect you have a hops allergy, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice and testing. They can … Lire plus