Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The truth about prescription medication addiction

Addiction Recovery

(CNN) Whenever I hand a prescription for pain pills to a patient, I tell them, “Remember not to drink any alcohol when taking these medications.”

For years, we in the medical community thought that simple message was getting through. It turns out we were wrong.Continue.

The Power of Mindfulness

Health & Wellness

(Psych Central) Mindfulness has changed my life. I’m not exaggerating. It is as dramatic as that.

I used to walk the world in a state of mental haze. I had trouble reading people’s non-verbal cues, was unaware of my surroundings and had little capacity for empathy.Continue.

5 Ways to Build Momentum to Accomplish Your Goals

Mental Health A-Z

(Psych Central) In The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success, entrepreneur and publisher of SUCCESS magazine Darren Hardy discusses everything from achieving your goals to breaking bad habits to capturing momentum. He believes that success is possible by performing a series of small and smart steps. That’s what he means by the term “compound effect.” Continue.

How Child Abuse Primes the Brain for Future Mental Illness

Depression

(Time) A brain scan study pinpoints the changes associated with child abuse that may raise people's risk of depression, PTSD and addictions later in life.Continue.

7 Tips for the Romantically Challenged on Valentine’s Day

Health & Wellness

(Psych Central) When Valentine’s Day rolls around, there’s pressure to buy or do something swanky or extra-special. And for some partners this spells trouble. Whether you’re stumped on what to get your sweetheart or romantically clumsy (or clueless), these tips from two seasoned relationship experts can help!Continue.

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