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Understanding Substance Abuse Complications and Discovering Effective Treatment Options

Reviewed by Dr. A. Iacobucci ✅ Substance abuse and drug addiction Substance abuse is a serious issue that can have negative effects on an individual’s physical and mental health, as well as their relationships and overall quality of life. Substance abuse can lead to Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), which are characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol use…

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Distance Can’t Kill the Flame: 3 Expert Tips for Keeping Passion Alive in Long-Distance Relationships

How do you keep a long-distance relationship strong? Maintaining a long-distance relationship can be challenging, but it’s definitely possible to keep the love and connection strong despite the physical distance. You could be living 5,000 miles apart, or on two different continents, and, while its not ideal, there are ways of making it work, keeping…

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Exploring Intimacy: Enhancing Emotional Connection and Cultivating Desire in Your Relationship

Have you ever wondered how to move from the friend zone to the sexy zone? Is flirting hard for you? Here are some guaranteed ways to get your partner to feel more desire for you and to activate their brain to think in terms of romance instead of just friendship. 1.       Ask…

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Why Effective Communication Skills Are Essential for a Healthy Relationship

What does poor communication look like in a relationship? One of the most common complaints I hear in couples counselling is that poor communication between partners is causing serious arguments. Couples often come to therapy sessions to learn how to more effectively speak to one another and to, ideally, translate that improved communication into fewer…