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The Chemical Carousel: What Science Tells Us About Beating Addiction

”The Chemical Carousel: What Science Tells Us About Beating Addiction” by Dirk Hanson is a new book for anyone concerned with the care and healing of addiction, substance abuse, and the latest advances in the area of addiction science. Author Hanson has written a vital resource for friends and families of addicts and alcoholics, as well as health groups and substance abuse professionals.

In ”The Chemical Carousel,” science writer Dirk Hanson takes the reader on a voyage through the he

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Rob Waggener, CEO of Foundations Recovery Network, interviewed on WSMV Channel 4 in Nashville about Integrated Treatment for Drug and Alcohol abuse and addiction.
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10 Myths About Heart Attacks Debunked!

There are a number of myths about heart care and more specifically about heart attacks. We obviously want to stay clear of heart ailments so we carry with us a number of beliefs about things that we consider will either keep us safe from or make us more prone to heart attacks.  But many of these may be misguiding or downright wrong. So let us do away with the unnecessary fears and learn what will actually help our hearts.

Below are some common misconceptions that we try to clear for you:

If you are fit you are not prone to heart attacks

What are your Thoughts About the Quiting Drinking Challenge?

Quiting drinking is not an easy endeavor. A drinking binge is absolutely not a situation you would find easy running away from especially if you have gotten so used to being in one almost every day. When you first try to turn your back against alcohol and you fail, don’t feel hopeless. It’s normal. Many people who did the same failed too.

When you finally decide to put a stop on your alcohol dependence, the first thing to remember is that it will not happen overnight. No one recovered from alcoholism in a blink of an eye. In fact, many went through long nights and days battling with the temptation of drinking again.

ARTHRITIS – LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, TYPES AND HOW ARE ARTHRITIS TREATED

Arthritis

Arthritis simply means a painful condition of the joints. There are different types of the disease – many inflammatory and others more degenerative in nature.

Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. These are conditions that are different individual illnesses, with differing features, treatments, complications, and prognosis. They are similar in that they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons, and many have the potential to affect internal body areas as well.

Arthritis sufferers include men and women, children and adults. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. Over 40 million people in the United States are affected by arthritis, including over a quarter million children! More than half of those with arthritis are under 65 years of age. Nearly 60% of Americans with arthritis are women.

Question by Holly: Could you tell me what you think about the start of my story?
“Kinsley. Kinsley…Wake up!”

Foster? Mr. Foster? I slowly peeled my face from my desk noticing the small puddle of drool that now resided on the smooth wooden surface. I blinked twice and looked up at my sour old History teacher.

“Kinsley, would you please attempt to say awake for the remaining 20 minutes?” Mr. Foster asked in his deep monotone. He was a big guy and wore a hair piece that was a slightly different color than his natural hair.

“Why?” I questioned.

“Because…” He stammered. I intimidated him, I was not a perfect student – which he hated – I back talked him all year and rarely did my homework. “Because I say so.”

“Foster,” I started, “it’s summer. Leave me alone.” Technically it wasn’t summer vacation, yet. We had exactly 18 minutes and counting.