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June 25, 2010

By Ignoring Stress Recovering Addicts Suffer More Cravings

Recovering addicts who avoid coping with stress succumb easily to substance use cravings, making them more likely to relapse during recovery, according to behavioral researchers. "Cravings are a strong predictor of relapse," said H. Harrington Cleveland, associate professor of human development, Penn State...

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May 4, 2009

Women’s Mental Health Hit Hard By Recession, Yet Many Show Resilience And Resourcefulness In Coping With Stress

More than two-thirds of American women interviewed for a survey released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) say that the nation's sagging economy has negatively affected their lives or the lives of their loved ones. The findings also indicate women may be neglecting their own needs while focusing on other concerns.

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