Summary: Yes. New research from the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) shows that having PTSD can make you age faster, a result caused by increased risk of physical disease and changes in DNA structure and function. Key Points: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with chronic exposure to stress and stress hormones. Chronic exposure […]
Author Archives: Angus Whyte
AA Meetings, Addiction Rehab, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Why Should I Try AA Again if It Didn’t Work Before?
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May
May
Summary: You should try AA again if it didn’t work before because the reason or reasons it didn’t work before may have less to do with AA and the 12 steps than it/they have to do with you, where you were in your life – literally and figuratively – and other personal factors related to […]
AA Meetings, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
How Does Alcohol Rehab Do Anything More Than Going to AA Meetings?
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May
May
Summary: Alcohol rehab does more than going to AA meetings in a variety of ways, the most important being access to clinical medical support and monitoring by licensed nurses and physicians, access to professional mental health support, and time away from the life circumstances that contribute to problem drinking. Key Points: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can […]
Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Rehab, Honu House Hawaii
How Do I Get My Partner to Go to Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
04
May
May
Summary: If you want to get your partner to go to drug and alcohol rehab, you may need to arrange an intervention to convince them you’re serious and you want what’s best for them. In this article, the term partner refers to your spouse or significant other. Key Points: There are different types of interventions, […]
Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
How Can I Tell If Someone is an Alcoholic Who Needs Treatment or Just a Heavy Drinker?
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Apr
Apr
Summary: You can tell if someone is an alcoholic who needs treatment or just a heavy drinker by determining whether their drinking has a direct and negative impact on their ability to engage in typical daily activities in a healthy and productive manner. Key Points: Words matter when talking about alcohol addiction, but behavior matters […]
Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Overdose
Do You Know the Signs of Drug or Alcohol Overdose?
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Apr
Apr
Summary: If you have a friend or loved one with a drug or alcohol problem, it’s important to know the signs of drug or alcohol overdose. Key Points: Drug and alcohol overdose can be fatal. Signs of drug and alcohol overdose are similar, but there are important differences. Signs of drug overdose vary by the […]
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Apr
Apr
Summary: National Alcohol Awareness Month is a month dedicated to increasing knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use, alcohol addiction, and the facts about how alcohol affects your body, mind, and overall health and wellness. Key Points: The National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsored the first National Alcohol Awareness Month (NAAM) in 1987. In […]
03
Apr
Apr
Summary: Yes, yoga and tai chi can help insomnia. New studies indicate that compared standard treatment, yoga, tai chi, light aerobic exercise help insomnia most. Key Points: Insomnia and the result – sleep deprivation – is directly related to significant negative consequences for physical, emotional, and mental health. Experts indicate insomnia is a significant problem […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment include, but are not limited to mindful meditation, yoga, and tai chi. Key Points: Research shows significant benefits for the use of mindfulness in mental health treatment. Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment typically involve increased awareness, physical relaxation, and a focus on breathing. Relaxation and […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, research shows that experiencing chronic pain can increase risk of opioid addiction. Key Points: Chronic pain is associated with a phenomenon called central sensitization, which increases the reactivity of the nervous system to pain and other external stimuli Previous research establishes a connection between chronic pain, central sensitization, and increased risk of relapse […]
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