They’re often used and misused in search for a sense of relaxation or a desire to “switch off” or forget stress-related thoughts or feelings. Synthetic cannabinoids, also called K2 or Spice, are sprayed on dried herbs and then smoked, but…
Vital measures include heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen level, temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and indicate how far from baseline a person may be. The goal is to give supportive care, which could include things like giving fluids through…
Metabolism is the body’s chemical process for breaking down a substance to be absorbed or used as energy. An older person is also more likely to be taking medication that affects the liver. These factors mean that alcohol is processed…
While Ponomarenko, 32, said he was unable to serve in the Ukrainian military himself due to medical reasons, he still wanted to help, so he picked up a notepad and pen and began reporting on the war. Illia Ponomarenko grew…
The New Year brings many promises — a chance to start fresh, to leave old habits behind, and to reinvent ourselves in ways big and small. Social pressure and peer influence can be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome…
Further, CAM practitioners are specifically included in the PPACA’s description of its patient-centered medical homes. These features of PPACA support suggest future expansion in the use of CAM technology. At Pine Grove, we offer various programs and services to adults…
Thus, these models focus on change in the structure and functioning of the family to effect change in dysfunctional behaviors, such as alcohol or drug use, in individual family members. Three major approaches in family systems therapy have evidence supporting…