Here are some tips on how to protect your sobriety at a party where you may run into temptations.
Archives for September 2019
How to Think Before you Act
How many times have you said or done something without thinking – and immediately regretted it afterwards? If you’re one of those people who perennially has their foot in their mouth (and an office full of surly colleagues to show for it), then please read on.
How a Partnership Between Social Workers and Librarians Can Help Drug Abuse
It may surprise you to learn that the nation’s librarians have a much more significant role in American communities than you might think. Across the nation, libraries have experienced a surge in patrons struggling with addiction, homelessness and mental illness. Resultantly, many branches have hired full-time social workers to serve at-risk patrons.
Is CRISPR-Cas9 the Long Awaited Key to New Scientific Breakthroughs?
Whether you previously heard about CRISPR-Cas9 or you’re brand new to the concept, this revolutionary new method of gene editing will blow you away. CRISPR-Cas9 is paving new roads in the science and medical fields, proving that it has major potential to radically change modern society.
Simple Ways for Seniors to Put More Spring in Their Step
Sometimes, aging can feel really complicated. Some of the things that seemed easy in youth are now challenging, and it can be a drain on your energy and self-confidence. However, there are simple ways to get back on top of your circumstances. Read on for suggestions that can help revitalize your outlook and put the spring back in your step.
5 Bucket List Events In Major Australian Cities
Every capital city in every Australian state hosts many major annual events to entertain tourists and locals alike. Whether you’re an Aussie looking to travel to other cities or you’re planning a visit from overseas, you’ll soon see that these events are well worth travelling for.
The Evolution of Kitchen Cabinets
We love our kitchens, don’t we? Here’s a brief look at the early days of kitchen storage and how cabinets have evolved over the years.
I am Grateful to be an Addict
My life was a continuous cycle of starting new and exciting things, deciding I was not good enough, and then self-destructing to the point of no return. I wallowed in self-pity and played the victim card so much that being a “victim” became my whole identity; I was a shell of a human being, was hooked on substances that did nothing but make my life messier, and was completely wasting my potential.
Why It’s So Hard For New Drugs To Be Approved
It seems like every day, we hear news of hopeful scientific discoveries that could one day cure a specific disease or diversify the treatment options available to certain types of suffering patients. But then we don’t hear any updates for years, if we hear any updates at all. The number of new drugs and new medical treatments introduced each year is staggeringly small—which is troubling, considering the rise of superbugs and the arms-race like need to develop new antibiotics to fight against them.
Immunological Paralysis: A Reason for Concern?
Could vaccinations trigger immunological paralysis? Vaccinations fool the immune system into thinking you are suffering from a serious bacterial or viral illness, although your body does not become acutely ill. Getting sick soon after receiving a flu vaccination suggests this is possible.