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    The Benefits of Qigong for Addiction Treatment

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    A comprehensive and effective substance use disorder treatment program uses many different therapeutic approaches, both traditional and complementary. Qigong for addiction treatment is a complementary [...]

  • The Other Side: Addiction's Effects on Family and Friends

    The Other Side: Addiction’s Effects on Family and Friends

    513 words|2.6 min read|

    Addiction is a disease that changes the brain’s structures and functions, which in turn affects your thought and behavior patterns. But it changes more [...]

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    Over 40 and Addicted? It’s Never Too Late to Get Help

    504 words|2.5 min read|

    As the baby boomer generation ages, the rate of addiction among older adults is increasing. While young people between the ages of 18 and [...]

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    5 Must-Read Books About Addiction Recovery

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    Early recovery is a challenging time, but it’s one filled with important and exciting revelations about yourself, your addiction and your life. Here are five [...]

  • Midlife Crisis: Addiction After 40

    Midlife Crisis: Addiction After 40

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    Addiction is a disease that affected an estimated 22.7 million Americans in 2013. The prevalence of substance use disorders is highest among young people, [...]

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    5 Ways to Connect to the Present Moment

    677 words|3.4 min read|

    Mindfulness is the state of being grounded in the present moment, aware of your immediate thoughts, feelings, sensations and emotional states. Mindfulness is key [...]

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    The Surprising Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction

    514 words|2.6 min read|

    Some anxiety is normal. It’s a natural part of the body’s fight-or-flight response to stress, which prepares us to deal with danger. However, anxiety is [...]