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Revisiting EMDR in Trauma Healing
No doubt the world is experiencing more individual and collective trauma in recent times with terror attacks, mass shootings, natural disasters, hate crimes and other unexpected events.
Harm Reduction-A Deeper Dive
Harm reduction is no longer a phrase known only to insiders in addiction treatment circles.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number: 988 Call or text 988--Chat at 988lifeline.org
YOGA for Universal for Health
The practice of Yoga dates back a very long time. Ancient masters utilized yoga as a means to improve fitness and increase spiritual attunement. Historically yoga has been touted as highly benefi
Overdose Deaths still rising with a devastating contributor
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data indicating that in the 12 month period ending December 2022, overdose deaths rose yet again from 109,179 to 109,680, setting yet anot
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May is National Mental Health Month-How Timely
As concerns grow about the mental health of frontline workers in the COVID-19 battle as well as for millions of Americans living in “shutdown” at home, stakeholders are scrambling to find and distr
Overdose Deaths: A Glimmer of Hope
After a precipitous five year climb (2013-2017) in the number of overdose deaths, there appears to be a long-sought decline in the number of fatalities.
Legalized Marijuana: Coming to New York?
New Yorkers are bracing for the potential impact of legalized recreational marijuana.