Nursing Assistants And Job-Related Injuries
Nursing Assistants Work Hard Under Hazardous Conditions Nursing assistants make up the bulk of direct care for long term patients. It’s a huge workforce, and the work is hazardous. The largest segment of healthcare is long-term care for elderly adults with disabilities who live in private homes, assisted living communities, and institutions. Direct care occupations—home […]
This Is How To Sleep Better And Banish Insomnia
Is Insomnia Getting You down If you are struggling with insomnia, then it is time to think about solutions. A good sleep hygiene routine can be life-changing and many people life by them. What is a sleep hygiene routine that helps you sleep better? Good sleep hygiene is all about putting yourself in the best […]
What Is Binge Drinking And How Do You Stop
Binge drinking has become an epidemic in this country Before we get into how to deal with binge drinking, let’s start with a definition. A binge drinker is someone who drinks excessively several times a month or even every weekend, and there’s real cause for concern. Alcohol abuse is something that affects millions of Americans […]
Here Is How Trauma And Addiction Go Together
Trauma And Addiction Are Pieces In The Puzzle Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked and I’m going to explain why. The definition of trauma is a deeply disturbing or distressing experience. There are a few broad categories that easily fit this definition such as experiencing war, surviving an airplane crash, or being a victim of […]
It’s Not Safe To Relapse: 3 C’s Prevention
It’s Not Safe To Relapse: Prevention Tips That Work It’s not safe to relapse because can mean death in this fentanyl landscape. Here’s the scary truth: It is no longer safe to relapse on narcotics or Rx drugs. I was a relapser before I got sober for good, so know this is coming from a […]
How To Support Your Husband Through Depression and Anxiety
Support Your Husband Starts With Awareness How to support your husband when he’s struggling with mental health issues starts with awareness. Despite raised awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues and campaigns such as ‘It’s Ok Not To Be Ok’, the percentage of men who are open about their mental health is still shockingly […]