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"Meg works for a casino in LA, catching cheaters and popping a few too many pain pills to cope, following a far different path than her sister Haley, a famous actress. But suddenly reports surface of Haley dying at the remote rehab facility where she had been forced to go to get her addictions under control. There are whispers of suicide, but Meg can't believe it. She decides that the best way to find out what happened to her sister is to check in...

Learn how panic disorder can be confused with other medical conditions and explore its relationships to the development of agoraphobia. In this program we will discuss the specific symptoms associated with panic attacks and, through the use of interviews with both professionals and educators in the field, we will discuss treatment options and the challenges that these disorders present in home, vocational and clinical environments.

"Assess, Rebuild, Connect" is the comprehensive resource that guides you through the three phases of addiction recovery and into a life of sustained sobriety for yourself and your loved ones. Featuring, reflection questions and room for written responses, plus real-life success stories to inspire and encourage, "Assess, Rebuild, Connect" provides a trusted companion through pre-treatment, treatment, and aftercare. You will be empowered to: ASSESS...

Eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa afflict people of all ages and race, especially young women, and are serious medical conditions that can be deadly if left untreated. Join documentary filmmaker and host Larkin McPhee (Dying to Be Thin) as she uncovers the challenges of coping with an eating disorder. Meet some experts and people in recovery who offer an honest appraisal of their struggles to overcome their eating disorders. Topics...

This book is aimed at young people who are experiencing anxiety in their everyday lives, across the breadth of the anxiety spectrum. It emphasises that anxiety is completely normal, and something that can be managed by taking the steps that are right for you. The book contains practical, effective activities and exercises that each reader can apply to their own set of circumstances. Experiencing anxiety can be overwhelming, especially at such a turbulent...

Pressure areas can develop in any setting whether it is acute care, long term care or home health. It becomes a vital part of every health care provider's daily care to know what a pressure area is, how it can happen and how to prevent it. This two part program on wound management prepares your staff to better understand good skin care.

Pain management is one of the most important indicators of quality of life. This program is designed to give you an overview of the important factors involved in pain management and understanding the anatomy and physiology of pain.

Exercise will not stop the progression of Parkinson's disease, but it will improve balance and can prevent joint stiffening, In this program you will be shown safe and effective ways to exercise your body through the use of strengthening exercises. This program also comes complete with an exercise band to help improve muscle tone and strength.

If you restrict, binge, purge, excessively diet or weigh yourself, exercise compulsively, or engage routinely and obsessively in any other food or weight related behaviors, this book will help you find the road to recovery. The authors, one a former patient of the other, both have their own histories battling the disorder. Interweaving personal narrative with the perspective of their own therapist-client relationship, their insights bring an unparalleled...

An expert on traumatic stress outlines an approach to healing, explaining how traumatic stress affects brain processes and how to use innovative treatments to reactivate the mind's abilities to trust, engage others, and experience pleasure--