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![]() Drug Use and AbuseNinety-nine percent of us use drugs, which can be prescribed like penicillin and Prozac, over-the-counter medicine or recreational drugs, both legal and not—and all have some level of side effects and risk. So where does drug use go wrong? ![]() Top Drug MythsSadly, misconceptions about drug use abound, and all too often these become obstacles on the path to recovery or drive people to abuse drugs in the first place. Without further ado, here are some of the most common myths concerning drug use: ![]() Information on PTSDPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that people who have undergone a traumatic, dangerous or extremely stressful event, such as soldiers and rape victims, can develop. Witnessing traumatic incidents or hearing about them can also cause PTSD. Most people will experience some form of trauma in their lifetimes, and almost one out of 10 pople will develop PTSD, according to the Canadian Medical Health Association. ![]() The Benefits of In-Home Care and Facility Staffing in One AgencyWhen you are looking to hire a caregiver for your elderly loved one who is ill, you want to find an agency that actually specializes in care for certain diseases and conditions. A generally trained caregiver can be an expert at basic procedures like administering medicine and checking vitals, but you really want someone who knows a certain condition well. ![]() How to Be a Successful CoupleYour relationship is priority: Nothing should ever detract from the roles of the relationship. Any sort of challenges or new situations that arise must be in addition to, not instead of, your role in your relationship. The most common example is when a couple has children. ![]() Communication: The Key to Any RelationshipWe are always communication with each other. The key is noticing when you are communicating with your partner and how you are communicating. If you are truly trying to repair or improve a relationship, you must focus on noticing your communication and on improving it. This is easier than it sounds. If you notice the times you communicate well, that will build upon itself. ![]() Advice for Gay RelationshipsA relationship is a relationship, regardless of orientation. Everyone in life pretty much has the same or similar goals: We all hope to be together for a long and rewarding lifetime, and (often) wish to have children or whatever other thing we talked and dreamed about when the relationship first began. ![]() How to Fix a RelationshipWhen there is trouble between two people, deep down both parties in the relationship want to return to that joyful state they were once in. The question is then how to do it. ![]() What Questions to Ask Before You Get MarriedToday, more and more people are choosing to wed later in life. People have commitment issues or may be too career focused to pop the question. Family therapist, Elliott Connie, MA, LPC, who has his own practice, gives his advice to those who may be pondering: “Am I ready for marriage?” ![]() Is Premarital Sex OK?In today’s day and age, rarely are partners in relationship virgins when they tie the knot. Considering the recent acceptance of premarital sex in contemporary society, the popularity of prenuptial agreements, and the changing standards of acceptance, we asked marriage counselor Elliott Connie his thoughts on premarital sex and some other issues and whether they will help or hinder a marriage down the road.
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