Elissa Bentsen's Blog – August 2009 Archive (1)

Dealing with Recession Stress



Most of us are feeling the pinch from the worst economy since the Great Depression.

Job loss, mortgage foreclosure and fading hope for the American dream are driving many to seek relief from the pressure of today’s economy. For some that pinch feels more like a vise grip, quenchable with alcohol, painkillers and narcotics resulting in a dramatic rise in alcohol and drug abuse statistics. According to the DEA, there is an 80% increase in the… Continue