Chances are if you’re under any stress you don’t want someone to make you even more aware. Most people are already experiencing stress but may not know how to keep it under control. Research from The American Institute of Stress indicates that 90% of visits to primary care physicians are stress-related, from stomach trouble to heart disease. These […]
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Apr
Apr
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is promoting their 32nd Annual Alcohol Awareness month this April. The theme for this year encompasses the idea of drinking as a rite of passage. This immediately makes me think of a case that I have been following regarding a fraternity at Penn State and the […]
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Apr
Apr
There is a lot we can learn from the team of horses here at The Meadows Ranch. Can you imagine what it would be like to live every day as your authentic self? Horses do not ruminate on the past, worry about the future, or cover up their emotions. This is what makes them the […]
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Apr
Apr
This interesting question has been posed to me numerous times over my 29 years of treating addictive disorders. Well, what is the answer? One answer is “I don’t know.” Another approach is “Why do you ask?” The latter approach can elicit more information and insight on the patient for the practitioner. It also lets the […]
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Mar
Mar
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare announced today that Jenni Schaefer has joined the organization as a Senior Fellow for its continuum of treatment services and advocate for its specialty eating disorder program, The Meadows Ranch. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare announced today that Jenni Schaefer has joined the organization as a Senior Fellow for its continuum of treatment services […]