Is the Nicotine Patch a Good Way to Stop Smoking?
Many smokers have chosen to use the nicotine patch in helping with quitting tobacco. Research has shown that using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and other forms of NRT can help smokers quit by up to 50%-60%. People are realizing the health risks associated with using nicotine, and they are looking for ways to quit. For […]
What to Do When You Have No Motivation
A lack of motivation can sometimes be the biggest obstacle to overcome. Being unmotivated may hinder our progress on goals, work, and daily responsibilities. If you are dealing with being unmotivated take a step back, and find the origin of why you’re unmotivated, after observing the reasons you can then work out a helpful strategy […]
Natural Remedies to Help You Quit Smoking
Natural remedies can be quite helpful in helping people on their journey of quitting tobacco use. There are many available natural remedies, methods, and therapies, which have been proven to be effective. Quitting smoking can be a challenge, it may even seem impossible, however with the right mindset, good support and helpful remedies, quitting is […]
Ways to Say No to Marijuana
Despite the many health risks and concerns with marijuana use, people may still push others to use it. You may find yourself in a difficult situation with friends when they are trying to force you to use the substance too, and it may be hard at times to say no. In this post we will […]
What Is Motivational Enhancement Therapy?
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a short term therapy used in treating alcohol and substance abuse disorders. This therapeutic approach focuses on encouraging people to feel more motivated to quit substance use and alcohol. Quitting may be difficult for many people who suffer from substance abuse disorders, in this case MET can be helpful by […]
9 in 10 Teachers Need More Resources to Care for Students’ Mental Health
Last year 2023, Verywell Mind surveyed 1000 highschool and middle school students for Verywell Minds Mental Health in the Classroom Study. Teachers reported their experiences in handling mental health issues, effective strategies, and the resources they need to better help their students. This survey found that 81% of teachers felt responsible for their students mental […]
The Truth About Smoking Pleasure and Nicotine Addiction
Many smokers find quitting challenging because of the pleasure smoking brings for them. Some say that it’s about the ritual of lighting and taking a puff, others say that smoking calms their nerves and removes stress. Regardless of the satisfying effects, smoking does still raise concerns for health. In this blog post we will list […]
Will I Miss Smoking Forever?
Many smokers find quitting difficult, even long after stopping some may still miss the habit. It’s important to note that nicotine cravings or nicotine withdrawals are not permanent, they will not last forever. When you go a while without smoking you will crave it less. This article will cover why you miss smoking, bringing some […]
The Link Between Happiness and Health
There is a profound interplay between happiness and health, both impacting the vitality of the other. Research confirms that happiness does affect ones health, so that age old saying “laughter is the best medicine” may actually be true!. “Experiences that induce positive emotion cause negative emotion to dissipate rapidly. The strengths and virtues…function to buffer […]
An Overview of Substance Use
Substance abuse refers to the hazardous use of psychoactive substances, alcohol and drugs. Substance abuse involves recurrent intake of harmful substances which leads the person to mental and physical distress. Abuse occurs when substances are used in a way that wasn’t intended, prescribed, or recommended. Individuals who struggle with substance abuse often are aware of […]