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Defining Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is a very broad term. It is the overuse of and dependence of any drug or chemical that has detrimental effects to the person's physical health, mental health, or the welfare of others.  ...

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How much do FACEBOOK and other social networking sites control our lives?

There's no denying it, facebook is a great way to stay in contact with old friends and family who maybe we just don't care enough about to pick up the phone to call. We also don't have to pay for stamps to...

1 comment    life internet relationship
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Tim Burton: What you didn't know about the filmmaker

Tim Burton is a well-known filmmaker known for his work on movies such as "Edward Scissor Hands," "The Night Before Christmas," "Beetlejuice,"Sleepy Hollow," "Batman Returns," "Batman Forever," "Sweeny Todd,"...

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Adopt!

I've been working with rescue organizations and different humane societies for the past two years and I cannot say give enough reasons to adopt. There are so many animals out there just waiting for loving...

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Why do horses sleep standing up?

Many people only SEE horses sleeping standing up and therefore assume that they cannot sleep laying down. In fact, in order for a horse to get truly restful sleep, the horse needs to be laying down. However,...

2 comments    animals horses
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Loss of a Companion

I've been writing about Zach, my Anglo-Arabian horse for years now. Zach became more like a part of me than another separate being, and I frequently forgot that. He got sick about 8 months ago, very sick....

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Summer Activities For Less!

Does the recent economy have you tightening your purse strings? Well, it is possible to have fun this summer. Here are some cheap, fun ideas of things to do. Have a picnic. Who doesn't love an old-school...

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Horseback v. Driving

Should we ride horseback? Personally, I would love to ride horseback instead of by car. I'm not a great driver and it would be safer for everyone involved. I think I would have fewer accidents as the only time...

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Self-Actualization In Recovery

Self-actualization is defined as the realization of a person's full potential without any rewards involved. According to Maslow, this can only be achieved when all other needs are met. I think that...

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Sexual Abuse: It's Not Your Fault

Sexual abuse is ANY unwanted sexual contact. Sometimes, it is hard because that contact may feel wanted and it causes internal conflict because it feels good but you hate yourself for it. This is normal and...

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