Addiction is one the of most difficult chronic diseases to overcome. It is characterized by the overwhelming effect it has on the functions of the brain and body. One in seven Americans over the age of twelve struggle with a substance problem, including addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs. The actual consequences of …
There are hundreds of careers out there. With so many options, it can feel impossible sometimes to settle on the right one. If you’re looking for your first career, or a new career, then you’re facing that decision-making process. You might feel a bit overwhelmed, but sometimes it helps if you narrow your options down. …
Hamlet had his own issues, but perhaps you can relate to him as you stare at your filthy car, upon which one of your kids just wrote “clean me” through the back windshield’s grime. While Hamlet might have had the conundrum of existence to ponder, you’re digging in your pant pocket with an altogether different …
When your fridge goes kaput, you might feel like your savings (and all that delicious meat you have marinating inside) goes with it. Never fear! There are some tips that can save you hundreds of dollars on your quest for a new refrigerator. We’re here to spill the secrets. The Quest for the New Refrigerator …
Patch Adams puts an emphasis on the most important part of dying when actor Robin Williams said, “Death is not the enemy, gentlemen. If we’re going to fight a disease, let’s fight one of the most terrible diseases of all: indifference.” Death is inevitable; thus, individuals can do nothing about it. It’s an assumption that …
As unorthodox as it may sound, it is often more common in America to replace a broken item rather than to fix it. The act of discarding broken items instead of having them fixed occurs partially from having an excess of products that are made inexpensively, and also because of the power that advertising tends …
Defining white collar crime versus street crime might be a matter of semantics, but the biggest difference is that white collar crime is a traditionally non-violent crime. Street crime, on the other hand, may have a violent element or component to the crime in some cases. When it comes to differentiating these crimes further, crime …
The Takata airbag scandal, which prompted the largest recall in United States automotive history, dates back to at least 1999 when the company began manufacturing airbags. A complete timeline of the events up until May of 2017 is available, but the highlights begin around the year 2000. This is when internal documents indicate that the …
Updating your home isn’t inexpensive, whether you’re building a new addition or giving each room a fresh coat of paint. Working together as a family can ensure that you save money together, which will get you to your goal faster. Make Room for Your Remodel What are you going to do with the clutter in …
Saving money can sound synonymous with giving things up. When we save our money, it means we’re refraining, and saying no to a movie ticket, a vacation, a night out with friends, or a much-needed day at the spa can sound depressing. We’d all like a little more money, but few of us are willing …