Health Blogs

On so many levels, women and men are vastly different creatures. One important area of gender difference is chemical dependency. Women’s involvement in addiction and recovery is very different ... Read More »

There is a theory that a female child's relationship with her father sets the foundation of all future relationships with the men that will populate her life. If her father was caring, kind and ... Read More »

The observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday is understood in various ways, and celebrated at different times, in numerous countries. There is some debate about the origins and initial celebrations of ... Read More »

Consider the word “addiction.” What scenarios come to mind? It could be someone scoring drugs on the street corner; an “up and coming” young professional who has developed a liking for ... Read More »

For young to middle aged adults the moderate use of alcohol increases the risk of the most common causes of death (such as trauma and breast cancer.) Men under the age of 45 may also experience more ... Read More »

The Jewish Holidays are here but you don’t have to be Jewish, or even religious, to appreciate the significance of this holiday. There is an important message in the High Holy days for ... Read More »

It’s not unusual for certain misunderstandings to surround any organization or group. The following are a few commonly held myths about 12 step groups:

1. Members are told that they ... Read More »

Our bodies rely on an intricate balance of hormones to regulate everything from muscle building to sleep patterns. When hormone production changes in the body, it can cause a host of problems. Some ... Read More »

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a recovery tool designed to help women discover their ability to create a meaningful life for themselves, regardless of past challenges. The dialectic in DBT ... Read More »