Recovering from Alcoholism

Gay and bisexual men continue to account for the largest proportion of new HIV infections each year in the United States. While the disease is no longer the death sentence it once was, HIV remains a serious health condition, and gay men should always take steps to avoid infection. Couples HIV testing and counseling is an increasingly effective way for gay men to manage the issues surrounding HIV infection. Find out why.

Entering a recovery center like Olalla Recovery Centers to get treatment for your drug or alcohol addiction is one of the best ways to begin to better your life. However, while you detox from these addictions, you may experience many unpleasant symptoms and side-effects. Preparing yourself for these things will help you better deal with them. One symptom many people experience in a recovery center is night sweats. When you sleep, you may become extremely hot and uncomfortable, sweating to the point that your pajamas and sheets can become soaked.

Nearly 10% of American children and adolescents are diagnosed with ADHD. When your teenager is diagnosed with ADHD it's normal to feel a combination of relief and anxiety: relief because it provides an explanation for your teen's difficulty concentrating, and anxiety because you aren't sure what to do about it. Luckily, there are proactive things you can do to help your teen after learning they have ADHD. By following these five tips, you will help life run more smoothly for your child as well as the rest of your family.

Being a teenager can be an emotional and confusing time. As the parent of a teenager, you know that watching your teen struggle through their emotional ups and downs can be just as emotionally confusing for you to watch. One emotion in particular, anger, can be especially destructive if your teen doesn't learn the skills they need to manage it.  Studies show that around two-thirds of teens experience an "anger attack"

Cutting doesn't having the same meaning it did several decades ago. If you are the parent of a teenager, when you were younger and you heard that someone was cutting it typically meant that they were cutting school. But things are much different now. Today, when you hear that someone is cutting, it means they are inflicting injuries to themselves. In fact, one in 12 teens intentionally harms themselves by doing things like cutting.

Studies show that it doesn't matter how much money you make or how much your spouse is worth, financial arguments can plague both the wealthy and poor alike, and they can be one of the top causes of divorce. However, when money does get tight, financial strain can put strain on the relationship. If you are facing financial crisis, you and your spouse should take some time to make a plan to protect your marriage.