Medications are common for treating a host of health issues. Moreover, many people require multiple medications at once to manage their disease or disorder. This is particularly true for the elderly population, which is naturally at risk of more complications as their bodies and minds age. Medication management is the process of coordinating prescription and…
In my work as a therapist, I frequently utilize mindfulness practices with clients. Mindfulness is an important feature of many of the newer approaches to therapy that build on the techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — often cited as a preferred form of therapy, given the extensive research on its effectiveness. Clients having difficulty…
Alcohol consumption is a definite American pastime. American culture is awash in alcohol advertisements, and it seems to be a prerequisite at many parties. Even though it is legal, alcohol is a drug that can be addictive and cause a host of problems. Nonetheless, drinking alcohol isn’t necessarily something to be avoided altogether. It is…