Online DWI / DUI Classes in North Carolina As residents of North Carolina navigate the COVID-19 global pandemic together, we want you to know that we've made changes to our business practices in an effort to serve you best. Absolute Advocacy has been working tirelessly to develop an authentic … [Read more...] about We’re here to support you with online DWI classes and other online services during this critical time of need!
Caring For Your Brain To Support Your Mental Health
Cognitive function is a term you may hear used in many education, health, and psychology circles. This term refers to the various abilities that essentially allow the brain to process and use information for both educational and practical purposes. There is still much to be learned about this topic, … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Brain To Support Your Mental Health
How To Deal With Your Mental Health When You’re a New Parent
If you have recently become a new parent, you might be struggling with trying to take care of your new baby, yourself, and your home. There's no how-to book that can help you along the way, but it is possible to figure out how you can balance taking care of yourself, your child, and other aspects of … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Your Mental Health When You’re a New Parent
Pleasure Chemicals: Oxytocin
Introduction This week, we are continuing our pleasure chemicals series with a look at a hormone associated with love and other positive social feelings: Oxytocin. This series looks at what chemicals in the brain might be contributing to your good or bad mood, what these chemicals do in the body, … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals: Oxytocin
Pleasure Chemicals – Dopamine
Introduction When you are experiencing a low mood that is interfering with your ability to take care of yourself or your day-to-day responsibilities, there are probably chemicals in your brain responsible. Some of the chemicals that might be lacking include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals – Dopamine
How Can a DWI Charge Affect Your Emotional Well-Being?
Getting a DUI charge can be a very stressful ordeal. Here are some ways that a charge can affect your well-being. Concerns About Your Mental Wellness If you believe that the charge against you for a DUI was legitimate, it may be a wake-up call about your well-being. Even if you are not … [Read more...] about How Can a DWI Charge Affect Your Emotional Well-Being?
How Eating Right Benefits Your Mental Health
If you are suffering from any mental health condition, like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or addiction, or if you're just feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life, it can be extremely hard to eat well. It's totally normal to reach for comforting foods when you feel down, but if you're in a state of … [Read more...] about How Eating Right Benefits Your Mental Health
Pleasure Chemicals – Serotonin
Introduction There are several different chemicals in the body that help us maintain a positive outlook on life and defend against depression, anxiety, or executive dysfunction. These chemicals include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). If your body is … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals – Serotonin
