Topic - Mindfulness is effective for treating anxiety

We know that therapy works.  Opening up to a therapist about life’s struggles can be effective, but it’s not for everyone.  A new study finds that mindfulness meditation can be just as beneficial to patients as psychotherapy.  The study compared those who underwent cognitive-behavior therapy, a very effective technique for dealing with depression and anxiety, with those who practiced mindfulness.  Both groups had significantly decreased symptoms. This is important research because it shows that, for those who cannot afford therapy, mindfulness group therapy can be a cheaper option.  Anxiety and depression are increasing at remarkable rates and alternatives need to be explored. These are conditions that must be treated. Consider mindfulness group therapy to address your symptoms.  You deserve a better quality of life without anxiety and depression.

Topic - 13% of Americans are alcoholics

The opioid epidemic gets a lot of press and it should, but there’s a rise in dangerously heavy drinking in the US that isn’t getting any media coverage.  Why is this new epidemic hiding in plain sight? Fully 13% of Americans have some kind of alcohol-related disorder, a 50% increase from the previous decade.  It’s a huge problem, considering that a half million people suffer injuries from those who are drinking. And that’s not all. About one-third of people indulge in high-risk binge drinking which can cause life-long problems.  Women are at the forefront as the rise in binge drinking for us is 58%. Serious health risks such as cancer, heart and liver disease, strokes, and diabetes are associated with drinking. Alcohol-related diseases are costing America $250 billion a year.  Get help if you’re drinking is out of control.