We've all felt motivated at some point in our lives by a reward system. For adults living with autism, one specific form of therapy exists in which positive reinforcement is a crucial way in which skills become learned and honed. ABA therapy, or applied behavior analysis, is a ...
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Get Professional Help for your Alcohol Addiction Problem Before it is Too Late
From the first time you start testing alcohol with just a sip, it will impact your body. The cumulative effect as you continue with the consumption can take its toll until you begin developing withdrawal symptoms. When you develop an addiction to alcohol consumption, it can ...
Do Your Best To Manage Any Health Issues That You May Have
If you have any kind of health issue, you need to be aware of how to manage it. You don’t want to sit there and not have any idea about how you are going to manage the issue that you have. Of course, each health problem has a different way of managing it, and some don’t have any, ...
Teens Who Self-Medicate: What Lies Beneath the Surface?
Are you a teenager who use drugs or alcohol to relieve internal anguish or heartache? Don't worry, you're not alone. Taking drugs recreationally or on your own can be a sign you're self-medicating deep internal issues you're not dealing with. There's a bit of a social stigma ...
Initiating Change: When to Stage an Intervention to Help a Loved One Who’s Struggling With Addiction
One of the hardest things to do is to watch a loved one on a self-destructive cycle. When that cycle is based on a drug or alcohol addiction, there’s a physical part that only they can overcome. Nearly half of the world’s population have had a friend or loved one that has had ...
The 3 Best ways to help out a friend or relative struggling with addiction amid the pandemic
By now, it's evident that addiction is a global pandemic even amid the global health crisis ravaging our planet. The numbers were steadily increasing, even pre-pandemic, but no one can deny that the problem is even bigger now more than ever. This was expected considering the ...
New Tandem Drug Combination Approved for Mesothelioma Treatment
A diagnosis of mesothelioma is difficult to handle. Many people associate this horrible disease with death, and that’s often what happens. It can be hard for people who receive this diagnosis to fully enjoy their remaining day; however, making memories with their family members ...
Getting a BSN as an Experienced Nurse: How Old Is Too Old?
Deciding to go back to school is always a big decision. After all, anyone who is an RN has already established a certain level of professionalism, and going back to school is a huge undertaking. On the other hand, getting a BSN opens oneself to many opportunities, including the ...
Four Ways To Help Heal An Injury
Healing from an injury can be a process, whether you’ve taken a fall at work or in the home. It’s important that you get back to your fit and healthy self as soon as possible. When you’re not 100%, it can affect your daily life and the responsibilities you have. Here are four ...
Ways You Can Stay Fit And Healthy This Winter
Winter can usually be a hectic time of year with so much going on like family get-togethers, drinks with friends, end of year parties at work, and sometimes people’s health and fitness can take a back seat during this time. While this upcoming winter may not be as hectic in terms ...
