As the long-awaited summer season arrives, it's essential to prioritize our well-being and stay safe while basking in the sun, enjoying outdoor activities, and taking refreshing dips in the water. With the rise in temperatures and increased exposure to the elements,...
1. Celebrate your Freedom from Substance Abuse – Addiction threatens freedom in one of the most basic senses, freedom to pursue health and independent living. While America celebrates its freedom, use this holiday as a reminder of yours. Remember your freedom,...
Who was Dr. Harry Tiebout? A brief professional bio... Harry Tiebout was born on January 2, 1896, in Brooklyn, New York. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in 1917 and earned his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. From...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD Danielle Beauvais, PhD, Elissa McCarthy, PhD, Sonya Norman, PhD, & Jessica L. Hamblen, PhD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused psychotherapy that is one of the most...
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) or Alcoholism Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions...
For centuries, horses have been used as part of medical treatments and to assist in psychotherapy. From helping veterans in their treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to being included in the curriculum for medical students at Stanford University, the...
The Connection Between Autism and Substance Abuse Research suggests that individuals with autism may be at a higher risk of developing substance abuse issues compared to the general population. Several factors contribute to this increased vulnerability. Firstly,...
What are health and health care disparities? Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that stem from broader inequities. There are multiple definitions of health disparities. Healthy People 2030 defines a...
Henrietta SeiberlingKey "Non-Alcoholic" Figure in the Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous When Alcoholics Anonymous wanted to mark its birthplace, it looked to the gatehouse of Stan Hywet in Akron. It was there that the two best-known characters in the Alcoholics...
There are more men than women in treatment for substance use disorders. However, women are more likely to seek treatment for dependence on sedatives such as anti-anxiety and sleep medications.14 In addition, although men have historically been more likely to seek...