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Is Cannabis Addictive? George Michael’s Continuing Use Causes More Discussion
Over the years, the outspoken pop star George Michael has made his relationship with cannabis well known in various interviews which have even included him smoking the illegal substance on camera. Michael’s recurrent legal problems have also highlighted the pop … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction
Paul McGrath’s Struggles with Alcoholism
At 50, the legendary Irish footballer Paul McGrath announced, “I just can’t go on drinking the way I have been. It’s killing me.” This a decade after the soccer great retired from his sport due to injury and alcoholism. He … Continue reading
Posted in Eating Disorders
How Counselling Can Help Depression
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. It afflicts millions of people, from children to the elderly. When it is severe, it can be disabling. And in some cases, people with depression become so hopeless that they begin … Continue reading
Posted in Counselling
Self-harm – a Dramatic Trend
In recent years, self-harming behaviors have dramatically increased in Ireland. While suicidality is a significant concern for both men and women across the nation, self-harming behavior has particularly increased among Irish men between the ages of 15-34 years old. This … Continue reading
Posted in Counselling
Empathy as a Therapeutic Compass
Counselling is a strange mix of art and science. Since it’s about relationship and involves people attempting to have a productive one, counselling covers a vast territory of interpersonal terrain. The therapist and the client must be intrepid travelers in … Continue reading
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What if a thousand was not enough?
“Comparing Italian and Irish men’s drinking…only 2 percent of Irish men drink daily — compared with 42 percent of Italian men who do. But 48 percent of the Irish men report binge drinking at least one a week. And the … Continue reading
Posted in Eating Disorders
Computer and Internet Addictions
Computer and Internet Addictions Technology is an incredible thing. It has made the world a smaller place and put knowledge as close as our fingertips and keyboard. Relationships grow via email, chat, blogs and webcams. It’s exciting to have access … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction