Treatment for Cocaine Abuse By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Not so long ago the main treatment for drug abuse was strictly medical. Fortunately there has been a rise of bio-psycho-social interventions with psychotherapy, pharmacological treatment, and alternative interventions. Not all psychological treatment has shown great results, one of the most studied is the […]
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13 Common Reasons People Pack on the Pounds 1. Not knowing how many calories to consume Many don’t know how many calories they need and the caloric value of the foods they eat which results in overconsumption. Consulting your dietician and asking for the proper amount of calories you need is a good idea. 2.
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7 Signs You Need To Leave Your Relationship [Last Updated on May 16th 2014] Sometimes in a romantic relationship one partner might feel it’s time to move on. Sometimes this is inevitable and there is a risk that the other person doesn’t know it. Its common when a couple realize there is a physical distance,
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15 Uses for Eucalyptus Oil 1. Stain removal Eucalyptus oil can be used as an effective stain remover, use a mixture of eucalyptus oil and laundry powder. Rub the affected area with this mixture and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse with water to see the stain wash away. 2. For Asthma patients Eucalyptus oil is
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The No. 1 Cause of Divorce May Not Be What You Think: The Most Common Causes of Divorce • Bad selection- I chose wrong, I fell in love for superficial, physical, or resources reasons, because of that reason, love passed away quickly. We tried to understand each other and to adapt into a new life,
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10 Unbelievable Tricks to Make the Perfect Smoothie 1. Keep it unique The smoothies available for purchase are not as healthy as what we can prepare at home with little effort. If you prepare your own smoothie at home with your own ingredients and mixes, you know what’s in it and control calories and nutrients
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Anger Management, Tips to Tame Your Temper Controlling anger is important, control it before it controls you. Anger can spoil your relationships and adversely affect your health. Here are some effective techniques for anger management: • Take a Break Stop what you’re doing and take some time out. Keep yourself away from the situation responsible
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Do You Ever Wondered About Bread? 10 Interesting Facts about Bread 1. For thousands of years bread has been referred to as the staff of life. Most bakers made enough bread to last one week at a time because bread baking is time consuming. The twist tie color on the bread packaging indicates the day
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10 Exercises for Building Muscles Without Using Weights! By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson [Last Updated On March 3rd 2014] [nextpage title=”…”] • Body Weight Push-Ups Push-ups are a great exercise performed using body weight. Not only can you do push-ups with various hand positions but it can be done from an elevated surface. Push-ups
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The Bitter Truth Behind Bottled Drinking WaterBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson Many people believe that bottled drinking water is healthier than tap water because of the absence of things like parasites, chlorine, dioxins, and fluoride. There are some areas in the world that do not have safe drinking water. If you live there you should
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What Is Addiction? What Causes Addiction?By: Andres CarvajalEdited By: Stephanie Dawson The new approaches to addiction do not differentiate between addictions, all show activity in the reward centers of the brain. Addiction to activities, rituals, or to substances in tests show almost the same activity. The tendency is to speak of an addictive personality and
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Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder, or PPD, is one of a group of disorders centered on eccentric or odd thoughts. Those with this disorder are constantly on guard, believing that others are out to get them, and that general comments are a personal threat. Symptoms: • A general attitude starting in young adulthood that
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Sensation Seeking By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Sensation-seeking is a personality trait widely used in psychological research developed by Zuckerman in the late 1970s. Its described as the need to experience complex, intense sensations and the desire for risk-taking. Seeking makes reference to the active role. Sensation is defined as the impact of
Emotional and Physical Health Benefits of Expressive Writing By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson This is a widely used psychological technique that asks people to disclose their deepest thoughts and feelings regarding traumatic experiences, anything from the loss of a loved one, to an existential crisis or anger issues. This technique can lead to
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Effects of Cocaine Consumption By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Part 1 of 2 This is a review of the psychological and physical effects of cocaine addiction. Cocaine is an illegal substance and has no valid medical uses It is an alkaloid extracted from the bush erythroxylon coca. It is classified by the World
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Burnout Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, CausesBy: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Contemporary society is constantly changing, evolving, and people need to adapt to the frequency of these sudden and often radical changes. Some characteristics of this contemporary era are: increased lifespan with a shortened childhood and extended young adulthood, perpetual insecurity, excess of information, changes
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Rachael Ray’s Diet Tips By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Want to know the secret behind the fit and healthy bodies of your favorite celebrities? Celebrity cook Rachael Ray’s dieting results are not measured using a scale, in fact, she favors a “no diet” approach, the focus should be on establishing healthy habits. There are
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How to Improve your Memory Naturally By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson [Last Updated on March 1st 2014] There are several techniques to improve your memory for that important test or presentation. The techniques offered here won’t require a huge effort or any outlay of money. Brain gym websites, such as Lumosity are popular
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