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Many in recovery have found practicing Buddhism a useful tool in staying sober. Jazz giant Herbie Hancock, who has had his struggles with crack cocaine, recently talked to Phoenix Times about the benefits Buddhism has had on his life and sobriety. *Hancock has been following Buddhist beliefs for over forty years, and he says, “It …

In the last decade or so, drugs have been on cable a lot, whether it’s the A&E show Intervention, Breaking Bad, or the new mini-series Snowfall, which deals with the rise of crack cocaine. Now Deadline reports that ITV is developing a two-hour docuseries, which is tentatively titled Gordon Ramsay’s Gordon on Cocaine. Yes, the …

You have probably heard that meditation promotes physical, mental, and spiritual health. But did you know there is more than one way to meditate? Let’s take a look at the different kinds, and then you can make an informed decision as to which one is right for you. –Breath awareness. Believe it or not, a …

It used to be that celebrities would hide their mental health and addiction problems, usually until they would implode in public. Now there are many celebrities who are openly telling the world that they’ve struggled with mental health issues and aren’t ashamed to admit it. . There are many collections of quotes from celebrities all …

Stress rears its ugly head when we bring worry, doubt, and fear into our lives. Something that happened 10 or 20 years ago, even a lifetime ago, can be stressful today. If not dealt with, stress can lead to emotional and mental issues like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders; and even physical illnesses such as …

Millions of people in the United States suffer from anxiety. Given that anxiety is so widespread in our society, why are so many people reluctant to talk about it or ask for help? While therapy and medications may have been the traditional ways to address anxiety in the past, they aren’t the only ways to …