Red Wine Migraine and Headache: Causes and Cures

We now know that migraine is a brain disease, not a disease of the blood vessels as it was once thought to be. Red wine is the type of alcohol most often reported as a headache trigger. Tannin, a component in red wine, has been long considered the culprit. If you have chronic headaches, identifying […]

Substance Abuse Counseling: Definitions, Requirements and Finding a Counselor

The self-help support group message is that addiction is an ongoing disorder with a danger of relapse. Self-help support groups can decrease the sense of shame and isolation that can lead to relapse. Mindfulness is an umbrella term for many of these exercises, including meditation and guided imagery. These are fewer therapies and more techniques […]