Activating Pressure Points Also known as self massage, applying pressure to areas that hurt, especially if it’s a tension headache or muscle pain, can be…
FACT: An estimated 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian. Drinking alcohol and driving simply do not go together. The human…
Positive thinking Mental Trick 9: Not surprisingly, patients who suffer unrelenting pain can tend to have repetitive, negative thoughts, but these can serve to actually…
Listening to music Music can provide a welcome distraction, but also offers so much more. One study, which looked at rheumatoid arthritis patients and others…
Writing Mental Trick 11Getting your thoughts and feelings on paper has been shown to relieve pain in many different populations. It can even enhance immune…
What is National Recovery Month? September is Recovery Month In its 25th year, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for…
Laughing Mental Trick 13: The adage “laughter is the best medicine” is no joke. A pilot study conducted at UCLA found that children and adolescents…
As part of National Recovery Month, here is a list of terms often heard in regards to recovery and their meaning. Co-Occurring Disorder – Co-Occurring…
If parents consume alcohol, it is more likely that their children will drive under its influence. This is one of the conclusions of a new…
Each September during the National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) observance, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (http://www.samhsa.gov), within the U.S. Department of…