Leslie Glass's Blog, page 184
February 1, 2020
US Drinking More Now Than Just Before Prohibition
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again. That’s the picture painted by federal health statistics, which show a rise in per-person consumption and increases in emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths...
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College Students Smoking More Pot Drinking Less
(TMU) — The legalization of recreational marijuana in states across the U.S. is leading students to puff, puff, and pass on the booze. A new study suggests that undergrad students in those states where cannabis is legal are smoking weed more and binge drinking less. The Oregon State University study published this week in the...
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College Students Are Smoking Tons of Weed in Legal States and Binge-Drinking Far Less
(TMU) — The legalization of recreational marijuana in states across the U.S. is leading students to puff, puff, and pass on the booze. A new study suggests that undergrad students in those states where cannabis is legal are smoking weed more and binge drinking less. The Oregon State University study published this week in the...
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January 30, 2020
Drug Abuse: What You Should Know
There is a lot of confusion around substance use, drug abuse, and addiction. The term “drug abuse” implies use of only the most dangerous drugs and medication, but virtually any substance can be abused.Many substances that we use every day can be abused. Abuse occurs when dependence and tolerance develop. Someone may start using a little,...
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January 29, 2020
Leave What Isn’t For You
Leave what isn’t for you behind – this can be a relationship, friendship, a job. Sometimes we like the sound or thought of something and realize later on that it’s just not for us. So, how do you get through this purge? It can be hard saying goodbye. But by making lists and goals, it...
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Manipulators: It’s “Never” Their Fault
There are some great manipulators out there. They know how to get away with poor, toxic behavior and make you feel as though you’re in the wrong. But how can we possibly fall for their acts every time? Here are three tips to consider. Master Manipulators Know You Whether these people are your relatives or...
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They Don’t Deserve Your Energy
If a partner or friend makes you feel stressed or questioning their actions, they don’t deserve your energy. Trying to keep up with someone like that isn’t good and chances are, you’ll only end up hurt. These feelings are red flags – get out when you notice them. Don’t Give Them Your Energy If They...
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Why Are We So Fearful of Change?
My favorite spot to practice yoga at my neighborhood studio is next to a big window overlooking several trees. From there, I can appreciate the birds and the natural variations of the seasons while I practice. I admire the way nature so readily embraces change. Trees don’t complain about losing their leaves or being too...
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11 Tricks Psychologists Say Can Help You Manage Anxiety And Stress At Work
Dealing with stress at work is even more difficult for people diagnosed with anxiety. How can people with anxiety manage work? Marla Deibler, a licensed clinical psychologist, says that above all, people with anxiety shouldn’t limit themselves. Other ways to manage anxiety include practicing mindfulness and pushing yourself to connect with others. Work-related stress is...
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Achieve Your Goals With These Six Principles
An expert has revealed how you can combine science and positive thinking to achieve your goals. Neuroscientist, life coach and psychiatrist Dr Tara Swart, who teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and King’s College in London, explains in her new book, The Source, how six principles could be used in our everyday life to...
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