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    Anyone Can Benefit From Movement-Based Therapy

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    Nearly everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy, but not everyone experiences the same benefits. Sitting and opening up to a counselor for [...]

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    Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Disease, a Mental Health Condition or Genetic? 

    942 words|4.7 min read|

    Alcohol consumption is a standard part of social life for many, but for some, it can spiral into a more serious issue—alcohol use disorder (AUD). [...]

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    Is “Functioning Alcoholic” Still a Common Term? Understanding Its Relevance Today

    979 words|4.9 min read|

    The term "functioning alcoholic" has been around for decades, often used to describe individuals who manage to maintain seemingly everyday lives while engaging in regular, [...]

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    A Relationship in Action: Building Frustration Tolerance and Understanding Trigger Points Through Real-Time Activities 

    941 words|4.7 min read|

    Navigating relationships can be one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding experiences. Whether it’s romantic, familial or friendship-based, relationships bring out both the best and [...]

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    The Research Behind Equine-Assisted Therapy: Healing for Diverse Populations 

    1079 words|5.4 min read|

    Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has gained increasing recognition as a powerful therapeutic tool, offering emotional and psychological healing for various populations. This form of treatment leverages [...]

  • Man is embracing of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippo therapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    Your Horse Knows You’re Dysregulated, But Do You? How Equine-Assisted Therapy Uncovers Hidden Emotions 

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    Horses are highly sensitive animals with extraordinary ability to perceive subtle environmental changes. This sensitivity makes them ideal therapy animals, as their behavior mirrors the [...]

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    Somatic Awareness: Strengthening Mind-Body Integration Through Equine-Assisted Therapy 

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    In our fast-paced, often stressful world, it’s easy to become disconnected from our bodies. We might ignore physical sensations, push through pain or numb ourselves [...]

  • Shot of a young woman experiencing mental illness while being surrounded by people inside.

    What Are the Signs of Stimulant Intoxication? 

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    Stimulant intoxication is a state that occurs when an individual consumes an excessive amount of stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines, cocaine or methamphetamines. These substances [...]

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    How Long Does it Take for PCP to Leave Your System? 

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    Phencyclidine is commonly known as PCP or "angel dust." This powerful dissociative drug can cause hallucinations, distort perceptions of reality and lead to dangerous behaviors. [...]

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    Puffy Hands from Abusing Drugs

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    Puffy hands, or swelling in the hands, is a common physical symptom experienced by individuals who abuse drugs. Medically known as edema, this swelling may [...]

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    What Are Huffing Aerosol Symptoms? And Why Do People Do It? 

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    Huffing, or inhalant abuse, involves breathing in chemical vapors to achieve a high, and one of the most common substances used for this purpose is [...]

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    Does Alcohol Affect the Gallbladder?

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    Alcohol consumption can have widespread effects on the body, impacting various organ systems. But does alcohol affect the gallbladder in a significant way? While the [...]