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Living with Physical Disability

Physical disabilities can be either short term (like a broken wrist) or long term (like paralysis of the legs). Depending on your disability, it might be helped with medication and physical therapy. Some people are born with physical disabilities, while other physical disabilities are caused by illness, injury, or accident.…
Categories: Health Care, My Body

Listening to a Friend Who Needs You

Friends are often the first people that we turn to when we’re feeling sad or have something on our minds. You can also help a friend who’s having a tough time by offering support and an open ear. Listen. By giving your friend the chance to talk about how he…
Categories: Friendships, My Relationships

Leaving Home

Many people eventually leave the home they grew up in and find a home of their own. When you begin to plan to leave home, it is a good idea to think through the consequences, as well as your needs. Here are some things to think about when deciding to…
Categories: Life Hacks, Life Transitions

Kicking Butts and Staying Smoke Free

If you do smoke and want to quit, you have lots of information and support available. Different approaches to quitting work for different people. For some, quitting cold turkey is best. Others find that a slower approach is the way to go. Some people find that it helps to go…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Investment Options

Diversify. Most people have heard the saying, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This advice is especially true for investing. Because the market constantly fluctuates, there is no way to tell which type of investment will do well at any given time. Therefore, it is best to spread…
Categories: Becoming Independent, Life Hacks

Investing

Investing can help you to achieve your long-term financial goals, such as retirement, buying a home and building your wealth. Investing is different than saving. Investing is for long-term goals that typically take 5 years or longer to achieve. Investing usually carries a higher risk of losing money than saving,…
Categories: Becoming Independent, Life Hacks

Insomnia and Other Sleeping Difficulties

Problems falling asleep, awakening after being asleep, and not being able to sleep through the night are all common problems. Insomnia is probably the most common. What is insomnia? Insomnia has been defined quite simply as “sleeplessness.” The amount of sleep a person needs each night can vary. Most people…
Categories: Feeling Healthy, My Body

Inhalants or "Huffing"

Inhalants are a range of chemical products that are inhaled to produce a feeling of being high. Inhalants can be common household products like glue, shoe polish, and aerosol sprays. These products are safe when used as intended, but they can be dangerous and even deadly when sniffed or “huffed”…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Impact of Drug Use on Your Mental Health

Drug use can have an impact on your body and life, but it can also alter your mood-when you’re high, and even when you’re not. Drug use can trigger stress or mental illness, or exacerbate already existing issues. Stress. You might think that using certain drugs will help you relax…
Categories: Substance Abuse

Impact of Drug Use on Your Life

Drug use can have an immediate impact on your body and mind, but it can also affect your future and your relationship with others. Legal issues. Making, selling or having illegal drugs in your possession is against the law. It’s also against the law to give prescription drugs to people…
Categories: Substance Abuse

Impact of Drug Use on Your Body

Drug use can have an impact on your life and mind, but it can also have immediate and long-lasting effects on your physical health and well-being. Physical injuries. When you’re under the influence of drugs, you might do things that you wouldn’t’ normally do. This can increase your chances of…
Categories: Substance Abuse
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