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February 4, 2019 by Sofia

Options for Caring: How to Help a Heroin Addict

Does someone in your family have a heroin addiction problem?

Drug overdoses continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the United States. According to data collected by the CDC, more than 70,200 Americans died in 2017 due to a drug overdose.

If you’ve noticed signs of heroin abuse, it’s important to know how to help a heroin addict before it’s too late. Learn the steps to take when confronting an addict and how to get them help.

Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Use

Symptoms of heroin abuse vary depending on the frequency of use. Immediate symptoms occur shortly after using the drug. Delayed and long-term effects appear after a period of time.

Short-term symptoms:

  • Dry mouth
  • Itching
  • Nausea and vomiting

Long-term symptoms:

  • Appearing drowsy or sleepy
  • Slower breathing and heart rate
  • Slipping between periods of wakefulness and being asleep
  • Not being able to process thoughts clearly

A long-time user of heroin also exhibits other signs:

  • Skin infections
  • Abscesses
  • Needle marks
  • Bruising along the injection site
  • Heart problems
  • Liver and kidney disease
  • Collapsed veins

Because of the damage that heroin inflicts on the body, it’s important to look for these signs and understand how to deal with a heroin addict.

How to Help a Heroin Addict

If you notice the signs and symptoms above take a step back before you confront an addict. It’s easy to get upset or angry, but the best way to find help for heroin addicts is to understand the situation and hold an intervention.

First, take some time to learn about heroin and why people resort to abusing it. Many resort to heroin use because it helps numb pain and increases dopamine levels in the brain. Unfortunately, the aftereffects are not only uncomfortable but also deadly. 

Next, research the different ways you can help them. Reach out to family and friends that want to hold an intervention with you.

Remember, in order to have a happy family situation, you need to stick together through thick and thin. Be sincere but avoid enabling behaviors such as loaning the addict money.

Holding an Intervention

When choosing a team to help with the intervention, pick people that are closest to the addict. Close friends and family members are the best bet.

If you aren’t confident in your ability to hold an intervention, hire an interventionist that specializes in finding heroin addicts help. An interventionist guides you through the steps of creating your speech, finding the right spot, and picking the best time to hold the meeting.

Afterward, you can recommend they get help at a heroin addiction rehab center.

Preventing Relapse in the Future

Spotting the warning signs early and staging an intervention can save a heroin addict’s life. Be honest and upfront when you confront them, but don’t enable their bad behavior. Hire an interventionist for the best chance of success.

Now that you know the steps on how to help a heroin addict and get them treatment, the last step is preventing relapse. Recommend that the addict takes advantage of aftercare services and support groups.

Dealing with addiction in the family is hard, but you can get them help. Want more tips about family and life? Contact us with questions or comments and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop.

February 3, 2019 by Sofia

Children And Pets Go Together. Click Here For 6 Reasons Why You Should Bring A Furry Friend Into Your Family.

Pets were an essential part of my childhood.

I had a cat for a while, a guinea pig until I let it escape one too many times, a gecko until I let it escape once, and finally, a dog that lasted me the rest of my childhood. 

While most adults my age use our furry friends as a replacement for having children, pets are still just as important once you do finally start a family. 

Children and pets benefit each other in a multitude of ways, and we’ll give you all the reasons below. 

1. Pets Teach Empathy

A pet is completely dependent on you for food, shelter, and attention. Caring for a pet teaches your child empathy, because the child learns to look out for that pet’s needs. 

Empathy is an important social skill that can actually be taught and is vital for the good of humankind.

By learning to sense when your pet needs food or water, or when it needs to be comforted from a traumatic experience, your child can learn how to do the same for humans later in life.

2. Pets Relieve Stress

When no human will listen to you, your pet will.

Stress may seem like a plague of adulthood, but children can experience stress as well, they just can’t communicate it as well. Pets don’t need you to tell them they’re stressed, they can sense it.

The simple act of petting an animal can calm the nerves and relieve stress, no matter the animal. Whether dogs, cats or rabbits — as long as it has fur, it’ll relieve your child’s stress. 

Dogs and cats specifically can also help reduce stress by playing with them.

Playing fetch with a dog or teasing a cat with a toy provides a mindless distraction from whatever is eating at your mind. And not only does it help your child, but it also helps exercise the pet at the same time, so it’s a win for everyone! 

3. Children and Pets Socialize With Each Other

Sometimes it’s difficult to put your child in social situations.

Maybe you don’t have friends with children, or your neighborhood isn’t child-friendly. Pets can act as somewhat of a substitute for having a sibling, or other children around.

Kids and pets are similar in that they have to communicate without using words.

They play together and use eye contact and touch as a means to express how they’re feeling. This helps your child develop social skills before they’re forced into the human social experience. 

Additionally, when your child does find himself in tough social situations (we all have awful friends) your pet is always going to be there for your child.

Pets aren’t caught up in social circles or meaningless drama. A pet is there for your child unconditionally. 

4. Pets Encourage Children to Exercise

The United States of America, along with many other countries, is taking steps to address the growing concern of childhood obesity.

Unhealthy diets and a lack of exercise is causing children to develop health problems early in development that could last a lifetime. While a pet may not help with the unhealthy diet (that’s up to you, parents) it can certainly help with the lack of exercise. 

Playing with a pet is fun.

I loved being chased around the yard by my dog, and while I was always an active child, having my dog around certainly increased my active hours. I also loved chasing my cat around the house, although I can’t confirm or deny if my cat also enjoyed it.

Regardless, it still kept me active throughout the day. 

5. Having a Pet Teaches Children Responsibility

Having a pet is a responsibility.

In addition to companionship, it’s one of the biggest reasons adults without children have pets as an alternative. Being responsible for a living creature is beneficial in a multitude of ways, and it’s good to teach that to your children.

Younger children can learn responsibility by being responsible for feeding your pets at certain times, learning the importance of scheduling and being on time.

Older children can even help in the selection of pet care items, such as what food to use, or what pet health care products are necessary. This teaches them the importance of research and financial responsibility. 

Sites such as Small Pet Select can help children learn about products and care for your smaller furry friends, with products like grooming supplies and timothy hay for sale. No matter whether you have a little rabbit or guinea pig or a big old dog, it’s important for your kids to learn how to care for them.

6. Pets Can Be Used as Therapy

In addition to all the important developmental skills that pets can help teach your children, they can actually be used to improve the health of your child as well.

Service dogs are an obvious example of how animals can help someone with a physical handicap, but now service dogs are being used to help treat PTSD as well.

Children who have suffered traumatic experiences such as sexual or physical abuse can greatly benefit from having a pet. Petting a dog helps release Oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone” which gives the person a sense of companionship, empathy, and trust. 

Service animals are also being used to help treat autism as well.

Autistic children often struggle to develop the skills mentioned above and having a pet can be beneficial for those social developments. 

Other Ways to Help Your Children

By now I hope we’ve convinced you that children and pets are beneficial for each other, and you should consider bringing a pet into your home.

However, we know that pets aren’t for everyone. Some people don’t feel comfortable with animals around their children, or simply just don’t like having pets.

If you’re looking for other ways to improve your family life, you’re in the right place.

That’s what this blog is all about. From managing finances to improving health to fun recipes for the whole family, we have it all.

Check back so we can help you accomplish your New Year’s resolution to take your family to the next level. We’re here to help.

January 19, 2019 by Sofia

Tatiana Kukanova – Tips on Perfecting Your Spanish

Tatiana Kukanova came along at just the right time for me, I had been studying Spanish at a distance university back in the UK when I moved to Mexico. I quickly realized that I needed some additional help so I put out an ad online for a Spanish tutor. Isabel quickly replied and we got started with weekly Skype classes. Isabel Dos Santos helped me incredibly in improving my Spanish and I wanted to share some of her tips with you all today. If you are learning Spanish then Isabel Dos Santos can help you just like she helped me.

Consume Yourself

Isabel Dos Santos always told me that whilst it is uncomfortable, the very best way to improve your Spanish is to immerse yourself in it completely. What this means is to watch a movie purely in Spanish, listen to Spanish music and try to use the knowledge that you have to follow along. If you are living in a Spanish speaking country then Isabel always recommends that you do what you can to put yourself in an uncomfortable position with someone who doesn’t speak Spanish, as this will force you to. The key is to feel uncomfortable because in doing so you will be able to learn far better than you thought.

Daily Testing

Isabel Dos Santos was brilliant in suggesting a new application for me which really worked when it came to vocabulary. What I did was use this each and every day, through the testing feature which really helped me to improve my vocabulary. These daily tests meant that I had some way of still being tested even when I wasn’t speaking with Isabel via Skype.

Just Use It

As Isabel regularly tells me, using a language is like using a muscle, if you fail to exercise it often enough then you will lose it. This was the biggest barrier for me and whilst it was easy to sit and speak with Isabel on Skype, it was far more difficult for me to use the language in the street. As Isabel would often tell me the biggest factor in learning and using a new language is in fact that you use it and that you have the confidence to use it. The more you use it, the more your confidence grows and then the more confident you are to speak, the two help each other.  

Reading

Something which Isabel Dos Santos was keen to stress with me was the importance of reading as well as speaking and listening. To this end she gave me several books to read which were actually aimed at children, in order to help me improve my reading abilities and to learn more vocabulary.

If you are trying to learn and improve your Spanish then I would wholeheartedly recommend that you listen to these tips from Isabel Dos Santos , I can assure you that you will help.

January 18, 2019 by Sofia

Turning Point USA – Why We Need More Young Voters

There are more youngsters interested in politics than ever before and political youth groups like Turning Point USA are reporting high figures when it comes to sign ups. Whilst this is of course wonderful news, it isn’t enough and we must work hard as a global community to get more and more young people interested in the world of politics and their role within it. Young people have always been important in terms of voting yet for a great many years we saw declining numbers of young voters. The recent figures are encouraging but here is why it still isn’t enough.

Almost Half

Young voters make up almost half of the entire electorate which of course is a huge proportion of the country. Unfortunately however older voters are still more likely than their younger counterparts to go and make their vote count when election days come around. For any young people who believe that their vote doesn’t make a difference, these are the figures which we need to show them, that in fact it does count and if they all came together then they really could make sure that their vote brings about change.

Diversity

There is a common misconception that the majority of younger voters are liberals but they are in fact the most diverse demographic here. Young voters are passionate about many different political themes and they have shown over the years that they are not unanimously on the right or the left, but rather they have opinions which span the entire political spectrum.

Planning Ahead

Something else which young people must understand is that they are not necessarily voting for now, but for the next four years. If a voter is 20 now then they will be 24 at the end of the Presidency, during that time their situation will change dramatically, they may start a career, they may start a family and their changing situation means a changing attitude and a changing of what is important to them.

Directly Impacted

Young people’s lives are heavily influenced by the government who decide on college fees, childcare support, medicaid, housing prices and job opportunities to name just a few. In fact the reason why we often see so many young people disaffected by politics is because the government doesn’t represent them yet they are still making decisions about their futures. Young people can put an end to this and make their voices heard when it comes to issues which will directly impact them.

It is our responsibility as teachers, tutors and parents, to properly educate our children and young adults on politics and what their role is within it. We must also encourage the youth to form opinions based on what is important to them, and not what they see their fave celeb supporting on social media. If we can politically charge this next generation then we could see some very positive change ahead of us.

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November 29, 2018 by Sofia

The Eye Doctor Near Me And His Beautiful Mazda 6

There is an eye doctor near me who always seems to have the most beautiful cars, cars which he seems to change every 6 months. At the beginning of this year my neighbor came home in a beautiful Mazda 6 and we spoke at length about the behicle, as I am a huge fan of the Mazda. After taking it for a quick spin I knew it was the one for me, and thanks to him I am now the proud owner of one.

Following many years where it looked like SUVs were going to become the most popular car model on the market, the sedan is very much back with a vengeance and is once again the most popular car type. One sedan which is leading the way is of course, the 2018 Mazda 6, a beautiful car which has found immense popularity since it was launched. I have always loved Mazdas and I usually get a pre-owned Mazda when the time comes to upgrade my car. The first new car I have ever bought however was when this year’s Mazda 6 thanks to some help from my good neighbor.

Race Car

I may have never driven a race car but I can imagine that they drive much like my Mazda 6 does. The car is paced, sharp, powerful at both ends and the handling is simply a dream, eating corners as though they were mere bends in the road. When you drive the car you really feel like a part of it and that the car is really driving you rather than the other way around.

Beauty

In my view Mazda have always produced beautiful cars but the Mazda 6 has got to be their masterpiece. The car is simply gorgeous inside with white leather and intricate piping around the seats and the dash making it look very classy and very chic. The exterior is also a thing of beauty with its aerodynamic curves, swooping light display and minor touches such as the subtle grill, all of which exhibit the finest in Mazda design.

Affordable

The Mazda 6 may look like a concept car and drive like a race car, but it has the price of an everyday sedan. The standard model sells for just over $20,000 and the full loaded offering retails at just under $30,000 making the price very competitive within the sedan market.

Safety

Make no mistake, this is a sedan which is not only great for the boys who never grew up, it is also wonderful for families and even has a 5-star safety rating. There are lots of safety features in the car such as blind-side monitoring, an emergency brake and adaptive cruise control, all great features that will keep you and the passengers safe.

Gas Guzzling

For all its torque and horsepower the Mazda 6 is actually very economical and I can often last more than a week from a single fill up. Long distance driving sees the car switch to fuel efficient mode and even doing errands about town won’t see you gas consumption rise very high.  Which means you can save money when filling it up. Officially speaking the gas consumption sits at between 26 and 38 MPG, which is very good in terms of what other sedans are offering.

Simply put the Mazda 6 is one of the best sedans that the manufacturer has ever made, it looks beautiful, it drives with ease and it simply oozes with style. Any budget conscious car buyers will also love this sedan as it is cost effective and cheap to maintain.

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November 29, 2018 by Sofia

What Free Background Checks Will Find

A key part of any recruitment strategy is performing background checks on the potential candidates. With so many free background checks online there is really no reason why someone shouldn’t thoroughly check out a potential candidate before they start to hire. There are so many reasons why a background check is important and avoiding doing this could have dangerous ramifications for your business. These checks are designed to show a person’s history and you can use it to verify that what they have told you is correct, and to understand more about a candidate. Here is what a background check will find out.

Credit History

If you are looking for someone to work for you in a financial capacity where they will have to look after accounts or handle cash, you want to make sure that they are financially responsible. A credit check can certainly give you an indication of this and whilst it won’t exactly tell you the incomings and outgoings of a person, it will give you an idea as to how they manage their finances.

Driver’s Check

If you are going to be putting someone on the road under the name of your company then you need to make sure that their driving history is up to scratch. With a driving check you will be able to see if this person has any penalties or points on their license, any accidents which they have had, any traffic violations and even any driving-related convictions. This check is going to be very important for any company who advertises a position which involves driving vehicles.

Criminal Check

Probably some of the most important information which a background check will find out is the criminal history of the person that you are considering to hire. Now hiring ex-convicts is completely up to you and in fact should be encouraged, as long as the cards are laid on the table from the outset. If the criminal check brings back information about someone that they have not declared then their integrity can be fairly called into question. Equally if you have someone seeking employment who has committed a heinous crime which you cannot look past, they may very well avoid declaring this. A criminal check is so important as if you hire someone that has a history and you didn’t check it out, something could take place within the workplace and your company reputation could be greatly damaged.

Education

Many people like to embellish their education or the qualifications that they have in the belief that they have more of a chance of a position, but these people can be quickly found out using background checks. These educational checks are about verifying someone’s educational history, and to give you an indication as to how honest that person is.

These checks are critical to ensuring that you have the best person for the job, so make sure that it is an important part of your recruitment strategy.

 

October 31, 2018 by Sofia

How To Renovate Your House At Low Cost

When your house starts to appear old fashioned and out of touch, then you have 2 options, you can either renovate your house or completely move into a new house. Many individuals will choose to renovate as they believe it to be cheaper than moving home, however the costs of renovating a house all add up and it becomes a very expensive job. There are ways that you can upgrade your house at low cost, you just need to know the correct products to use in order to save you both time and money.

The first element of renovating your house that you can save money on is your floor. A floor can completely transform your room and due to the materials and installation costs, it can be an expensive job. However, there is a certain process when selecting new flooring that all consumers should abide by. To make things simple we are going to disregard carpet, but if you are looking for carpet then certainly ask for any discontinued products or carpet remnants as it works out a lot cheaper.

If we move on to sturdier flooring such as real wood flooring, then there are a few easy ways to save yourself time and money. Solid wood flooring is an old traditional trend that is making a comeback, however it can be expensive, and the cost of installation can also be high. Therefore, a great alternative is engineered wood flooring as it is cheaper, and it is surprisingly more stable once installed. Engineered flooring is manufactured using multiple layers of plywood and then topped with a lamella of solid wood, also known as the wear layer, to replicate the appearance of solid wood flooring. By installing engineered flooring rather than solid wood flooring, you can save yourself up to £10 per square meter and achieve the same final appearance.

The kitchen is a room where manufacturers will try make as much money as possible and many individuals will now spend anywhere between £3,000 – £30,000 on a new kitchen. Now it is difficult to save money on the materials and utilities, however you are able to save on the installation costs. Many kitchen suppliers will offer the products only or the products alongside an installation service that can usually cost around £1,750 extra. You will be able to save around £500 by paying an external fitter for the installation as you will find that specialist kitchen companies will charge a premium installation cost. This theory may also be evident for bathroom suppliers, however most individuals will use a private bathroom installer anyway as they will have to be a fully licensed plumber.

The main piece of advice when renovating your house is to shop around. Most retailers of raw materials or utilities will all use the same supplier and then set their prices to be competitive on the market. Even if the website price is fixed, you will find that most of the time they are willing to beat any quote by a set amount.

October 31, 2018 by Sofia

5 Consulting Careers That Still Allow You to Spend Time With Your Family

Are you looking for a flexible consulting career? If yes, then you don’t need to worry much if you don’t have a skill. You can learn most of the skills online and start your career immediately. Here are five consulting careers that still allow you to spend time with your family:

  1. Web Developer

Wed developers are consultants whose job is to program web-based applications. The job is in high demand because of the high number of apps on devices like smartphones and tablets. These professionals can work for government agencies, startups, or large corporations, but many are consultants who work from home. Parents who are freelance web developers can pick their projects and establish their schedule. The average pay for this profession is $66,130, but the highest 10% make over $119,550 while the lowest 10% earn below $35,390.

  1. Web Writer

A web writer is a professional who comes with online content for a firm. This job takes various forms like offering content for a company’s website or writing articles for an online journal. Some writers have blogs where they write about topics they love. However, a blog takes time to generate income. Consulting as a web writer provides flexible schedules for parents who need to have more time for their family. The average salary is $61, 240, but the top 10% make over $118,640 while the lowest 10% earn below $29, 380. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or a similar field, and some experience in writing.

  1. Graphic Designer

A graphic designer is a professional who designs company logos, brochures, and more. As a freelance graphic designer, you get to work from the comfort of your house, set your schedule, and have plenty of time to spend with your family. This is one of the best types of consulting careers for creative people since it does not require major qualifications to start.

  1. Tax Accountant

Tax accountants are people who prepare tax reports and returns for clients. As a tax accountant, you need to be updated with tax regulations and issues. While they can work for corporations and government agencies, they can also consult from home. This gives parents the chance to plan their schedules and pick their clients. You can also prefer to work more hours during the tax season so that you can have more free time during other times of the year. Tax accountants earn $68,150 on average, but the top 10% make over $120, 910 while the bottom 10% make less than $42, 410.

  1. Dietician

A dietician advises customers regarding their diet or what to serve others to achieve a particular health goal or keep a healthy lifestyle. Due to high rates of obesity, job growth for these professionals is on the rise, making it one the best types of consulting careers. A dietician may consult for a school, a healthcare facility, or individual clients. They can work for one organization or be a consultant and work according to their schedules. On average, they earn $58, 920, but the top 10% make over $82, 410 while the bottom 10% make below $36, 470.

Conclusion

Many formal employments fail to offer flexible working hours that can enable a parent to be available for their family. But these five consulting careers will give you flexible working schedules so that you can make a decent income and be there for your family.

Author Bio: Adrian Rubin is a climate change advocate and freelance writer.

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