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Demystifying EMDR

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Demystifying EMDRThis treatment process sounds complicated, but it’s really simple and can produce some surprising insights and positive results.

The therapy method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is being used more widely in the treatment of substance abuse as well as a host of other issues, but just what is it?

This comprehensive, integrative psychotherapy approach contains elements of many effective psychotherapies and is designed to maximize treatment effects. It includes elements of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies, according to the EMDR Institute. (more…)


A New Painkiller Problem in the ER

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

A New Painkiller Problem in the ERDesperate drug addicts are heading to emergency room, using tooth pain as an excuse to score powerful painkillers and putting doctors in a difficult position.

If you develop an after-hours toothache and head to the emergency room in search of relief, you may have a hard sell on your hands. What’s the problem? ER docs are being inundated with fake patients complaining of tooth pain in hopes of scoring some prescription narcotics to feed their drug habit. This growing trend means that patients in legitimate pain may be turned away empty-handed. (more…)


High on Hand Sanitizer

Friday, May 11th, 2012

High on Hand Sanitizer The latest dangerous drug trend find teens distilling the alcohol from this everyday substance and getting drunk – or winding up in the emergency room.

ABC24 in Memphis, along with other media outlets across the country, recently reported on an alarming trend: Teens are drinking hand sanitizer to get high. Who knew this seemingly harmless substance – a favorite of busy moms to try to keep their kids germ-free – could be abused by kids to get a quick, cheap high? (more…)


Military PTSD Screenings Questioned

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Military PTSD Screenings QuestionedThe Army Surgeon General is charging that tests used to determine if soldiers or vets are suffering from a mental health disorder may not be accurate.

Rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among US soldiers and veterans has been on the rise in recent years, with at least 200,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan suffering from the disorder. It has become so widespread in recent years that the military stepped up efforts to educate doctors and servicemen about the disorder, in an effort to make sure that those with PTSD receive treatment. But not everyone is happy with the process. The Army Surgeon General recently issued a more strict set of guidelines for doctors to follow when diagnosing PTSD. The guidelines, which have not been made public, were recently reported on in the Seattle Times, which cited the Army Surgeon General’s report as discrediting a handful of screening tests for PTSD that are widely used by military clinicians. (more…)


Music’s Healing Power

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Music’s Healing PowerStudies show that tuning in can help lower anxiety levels, lessen pain and improve mood, so pull out your old record collection or charge up that iPod. What are you waiting for?

Music can definitely be healing to our souls, but new research shows it has benefits for our bodies, too. Who hasn’t turned to their iPod to soothe the hurt of a bad break-up or to provide the soundtrack for a relaxing road trip? We knew music was medicinal, but now there’s scientific proof.

Music has the power to reduce feelings of physical pain and boost memory, according to the Mayo Clinic. Researchers from Drexel University have also found that cancer patients who either listened to music or worked with a music therapist were able to lower their anxiety levels. The research, conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration, included nearly 2,000 cancer patients and found that those who participated in music not only had decreased anxiety, but better blood pressure levels and improved moods. Listening to music can also help you feel less pain, especially if you’re anxiety-prone. (more…)


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