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Mindfulness - A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body
Experts recommend mindfulness for everything from maximizing workouts to managing anxiety. But, you may wonder, what exactly is mindfulness and how does one practice it? Like a car that needs regular
'In Our Own Voice' gives voice to mental illness
Gayle Sisson always loved public speaking. But she never thought that love would lead her to talking about her own mental health issues in public. She’s been talking about them to various groups now for the past six
Alcohol Breath Tests: How Do They Work?
You've likely read a lot about sobriety checkpoints. News accounts usually showcase officers at a specified location stopping cars as they come through, administering a breathalyzer test to ensure people aren't driving
Helping a Loved One Who Has a Drinking Problem
It was a dark and stormy night ... really. I was out with friends, enjoying a celebratory drink marking one friend's new job accomplihsment. It didn't seem like a big deal. Everyone was fine, laughing and back-slapping
School Shooting Threats
The FBI has done extensive research and profiling of school shooters and they note that “all threats and all threateners are not equal” but all threats must be taken seriously and assessed. Yet, the FBI reports,
Can Gambling be a Big Problem? You Bet
Maybe you've seen it in someone you love - always heading to the casino, but always looking to borrow money. Or maybe you know they've lied about what's going on with their finances because of a gambling habit. That