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5 Relapse Prevention Skills For Young Adults

5 Relapse Prevention Skills For Young Adults

Relapse is a big part of recovery from addiction.  Young adults face the challenge of ending old negative relationships and focusing on starting new productive, positive and healthy lifestyle.  During this transition the possibility for relapse is always around the next… Continue reading

Family, Friends, Social Ties Influence Weight Status In Young Adults

Family, Friends, Social Ties Influence Weight Status In Young Adults
Does obesity tend to “cluster” among young adults? And if so, what impact does it have on both their weight and weight-related behaviors? That’s what researchers from The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center set out to answer… Continue reading

What do you think of adults who finally stop living in the past at the age of 30, 40, 50, and older?

Question by LovingSoul: What do you think of adults who finally stop living in the past at the age of 30, 40, 50, and older?
A lot of people describe a traumatic or abusive past experiences. Many people positively transform their lives in their late teens or 20s. Which… Continue reading

Youth groups partner to bring Red Ribbon Week info to peers, adults

Youth groups partner to bring Red Ribbon Week info to peers, adults
Stand Tall Team members from Dayton schools recently celebrated Red Ribbon Week to educate students by incorporating the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign.
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Police: Funding affects success
NORRISTOWN — Despite the… Continue reading

why do you think older adults abuse drugs & alcohol?

Question by armywife: why do you think older adults abuse drugs & alcohol?
i’m doing a presentation for one of my classes & the topic is alcohol & drug abuse among older adults. i’ve decided to play a game similar to family feud, so i’m looking for answers… thanks:)… Continue reading

Why make any drugs illegal for adults? Can it be proven that drug laws make our society any better?

Question by guitarman: Why make any drugs illegal for adults? Can it be proven that drug laws make our society any better?
Why not just let adults put what they want in their bodies? Why should the government or any authority figure have a say in this? Why do… Continue reading