When we think of romantic love, especially at its beginning stages, we often think of lust, passion, excitement and euphoria; as love continues to grow, we go through stages such as emotional/physical dependence and tolerance, and if we separate from … Read More
Is Yoga Becoming Mainstream In Recovery?
Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard University, stated in an interview with Oprah.com, “Yoga is a way of coping with stress at a fundamental level that changes both your stress response and your perception of … Read More
Could Xanax Be The “New” Oxycontin?
The opioid crisis has certainly posed a major concern in the United States and, while many preventative measures have been established by government agencies and local organizations, Americans are wondering which drug the next biggest threat. Xanax, also known as … Read More
Why Marijuana Addiction Is Downplayed
In a previous blog, we discussed marijuana addiction and whether or not legalization could cause addiction numbers to rise. Briefly, we looked at why marijuana addiction is downplayed as part of the ongoing dichotomy of marijuana either being harmful or … Read More
Attachment Patterns: Why They Matter Part One
To understand attachment patterns or attachment styles is to have a general understanding of attachment theory. John Bowlby witnessed the behaviors and reactions to thousands upon thousands of children in the UK during the second world war. These children were … Read More
Power Is A Privilege, Privilege Is A Power
Men have a biological advantage over women, to a certain degree. Undoubtedly, there are numerous moments in history in which women have exceedingly overpowered men in physical talent and capability. However, the “provider” and “hunter” position men have inherited on … Read More
What You Do vs. Who You Are
The Good Place is a hit television show which focuses on some simple, yet complicated, philosophical inquiries regarding ethics. In fact, a large portion of the show’s first season focuses on educating one of the main characters about ethical philosophy. … Read More
Is Marijuana Addiction More Of A Problem?
There certainly seems to be a disconnect in the fact that the term “problematic” can be a greyscale, rather than a matter of black-and-white extreme thinking when it comes to certain substances, like marijuana. A problematic substance does not have … Read More
All The Ways Men Lose Confidence
The social stigmatization of the male character type makes a man out to be unwaveringly strong, capable, and confident. While it is important for men to have confidence, men also need to be vulnerable, have uncertainties, and even at times, … Read More
Is There Such A Thing As Healthy Drinking?
Healthy People 2020 is a government initiative designed to help Americans get healthier. We’re a country largely known for sedentary work, obesity problems, less than wholesome food options, and, as we discussed in our last blog, a drinking problem. It … Read More