I am an introvert in the truest sense of the word. I hate small talk, love deep and meaningful conversation, thrive on my alone time, and have a very vivid thought life. While I am very much a “people person” and have chosen a field of work in which I am interpersonally engaged all day long, … Read More
According to a new study reported in the journal JAMA Network Open, the rate of alcohol-induced deaths among women increased between 3.1% and 3.6% a year from 2000 to 2016. Deaths for men increased 1.4% to 1.8% each year. Statistics report that the rates have particularly accelerated in recent years, with the average annual increase for … Read More
There has been a lot of conversation in recent months about vaping and its impact on health. What is really in the vape liquid? Usually this liquid contains various milligrams of nicotine. It’s important to note that while nicotine is an addictive substance, it is noncancerous. Flavoring is a common ingredient in vape liquids. It … Read More
The holidays can be the most dreaded time of year for people in recovery. The hustle and bustle of family parties, gift exchanges and the inability to isolate from others. Here are some ways to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable: Make a Schedule Create an hour-by-hour schedule to keep yourself on … Read More
Distorted body image and impaired self-perception are common symptoms that women who suffer from eating disorders may experience. While the severity of these symptoms may differ from woman to woman, their presence is often commonplace among those who have eating disorders. Some eating disorders result in more drastic changes to a woman’s body image, which … Read More
At Timberline Knolls, we’ve spent the last 14 years helping thousands of women and adolescent girls on their road to recovery from eating disorders, addiction, and mood disorders. But, as many learn, recovery is a journey that lasts a lifetime. It takes continued support from every person in your life to ensure that you spend … Read More
When you head off to college, you might feel all kinds of emotions. You’re living without your family for the first time, and it’s up to you to figure out how to succeed with very little guidance. If you’ve struggled with unhealthy dieting and exercise habits in the past, the added pressures that come with … Read More
Legality is an important factor when it comes to drug use. A suburban mother or Wall Street executive, both of whom would never be found scoring drugs in a back alley, will take and often become addicted to Adderall. After all, it is a widely-prescribed pharmaceutical medication. And there within lies the problem with kratom—it, … Read More
Historically, the word clean referred to anything that was not dirty. “Clean as a whistle.” Similarly, pure meant something that was uncontaminated or virtuous. “Pure as the driven snow.” Only in the past two decades have both of these commonly used words taken on entirely new meanings. Today clean and pure are synonymous with healthy … Read More
Cigarette smoking was a commonplace activity midway through the previous century. Smoking was cool, sexy, made additionally enticing by its presence in blockbuster movies and popular television shows. It took decades for science to catch up with culture. Not until 1966 did the federal government place a label on cigarette packages, warning of their danger. … Read More
