EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by…

For years, individuals with drug addictions, alcoholism, or other addictions have been viewed as indulgent people who have give themselves up to debauchery. Addiction was viewed as a choice, not as the neuro-chemical brain disorder we now know it to be. Medical advancements in life sciences , as well as years of clinical research,…

I don’t want to go anywhere, I want to stay here, I want you to take care of me, I’ll do whatever you want me to do — Dotty Says. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Last night I had another one of those remarkable experiences with Dotty. One…

Tresses are an essential asset for women. Transforming one’s hair style is a way for ladies to show their individuality. Employing a new hairstyle can alter the way a woman looks and it improve her self worth. Remember that when a woman felt depressed many of the things that…

Oxycontin is a prescription pill that has been the subject of much controversy. This controversy surrounded the highly addictive nature of Oxycontin. An Oxycontin addiction is a very dangerous disease and requires Oxycontin detox in order for an addict to fully get their life back. Addiction is a plight…

You’re going to find that with regards to buying a digital camera there are many men and women out there who want only the best that money can buy. While there are some other men and women who will be very happy buying a $100 digital camera, this is…

Here is an old favorite therapeutic activity – spray shapes and patterns.

Unfortunately for my Dad he did have hallucinations that night which resulted in 100 mgs of Seroquel being administered. Thus, began my Dad’s downward spiral into a personal hell we are still struggling to correct. By Ellen Belk Alzheimer’s Reading Room This is a Call-to-Action to the myriad of…

Next time you’re in the office kitchen or break room, take a look inside the fridge. Is it lined with takeout food and frozen meals? How many of your coworkers ride the elevator each day and how many take the stairs? In your next meeting, notice how many people…

During NIDA’s most recent Drug Facts Chat Day ,“Kid” from Totino-Grace High School in Minnesota, asked: “Why is peer pressure such a huge factor in teens’ temptations [to experiment with] drugs and alcohol?” Risk Versus Reward New research shows that, when making a decision, teens think about both the…