Binge Drinking And Liver Disease

It may sound shocking to hear, but alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise among younger people across the U.S. Though issues like cirrhosis have always been linked to beer…

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The Health Risks Of Rage

Often times, people incorrectly assume that having an anger outburst can be somewhat therapeutic (it's what the trendy "Rage Rooms" are built upon, after all). The truth of the matter though,…

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Lumineers Tackle Alcoholism In New Video

We've written many times about music artists who tackle the topic of addiction in their lyrics and videos. Demi Lovato, for example, created an entire recovery anthem with her hit…

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Read more about the article More Overdoses Occurring On The Job
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More Overdoses Occurring On The Job

It's one thing to secretly use on the job or hide an addiction problem. But it's a whole other level, when your problem gets so serious that you actually overdose…

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Read more about the article How The Food Service Industry Is Helping Recovery Alumni
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How The Food Service Industry Is Helping Recovery Alumni

Graduating from a recovery program is an exhilarating experience. But, truth be told, there are still many more hurdles to overcome once you begin integrating yourself back into the work…

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Read more about the article Bullying And Addiction
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Bullying And Addiction

There is no denying that being bullied can create anxiety and emotional trauma, particularly if it happens on a regular basis. But newer research has shown that young people who…

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Facebook Launches ‘SOS’ Recovery Campaign

Many people who grew up in the 70's, 80's and 90's are well aware of the anti-drug Public Service Announcements that used to appear in between TV shows. Well in…

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Read more about the article Overdose-Resistant Restrooms Are Being Developed
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Overdose-Resistant Restrooms Are Being Developed

Tragically for many people battling addictions, public restrooms can be a safe haven. It is there where they can use behind stalls and have their habits be undetected. This is…

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Read more about the article Siblings & Substance Abuse
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Siblings & Substance Abuse

Addiction has been known to tear families apart. Often times it shown through the lens of a parent, and the desperate struggles they go through to help their children get…

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Read more about the article Sobriety Without Shame
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Sobriety Without Shame

It's still very sad to see the stigmas that surround addiction. Too often, people are branded in a negative light after overcoming a dependency; which, in turn, leads them to…

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Understanding The Dangers Of ‘Magic Mushrooms’

If you've been following national headlines, then you may have seen the term "Magic Mushrooms" appearing more and more in outlets like The New York Times. The reason is, there's…

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Treatment Tools May Be Lacking For Minorities

This past week, NPR published an alarming story about discrepancies happening in the way our nation is reacting to the opioid crisis. Thankfully advancements have been made; particularly with the…

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Read more about the article Addiction Woes For Older Americans
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Addiction Woes For Older Americans

Truth be told, aging can be a very difficult process for many Americans. It is often accompanied by chronic pain, the loss of close loved ones and overall depression due…

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Read more about the article New York Pushes To Ban Alcohol Ads
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New York Pushes To Ban Alcohol Ads

You may not realize it, but in major cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco and even our own home turf of Los Angeles, alcohol ads are becoming less frequent on urban…

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Read more about the article Extreme Sports & Sobriety
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Extreme Sports & Sobriety

We've written many times before about the therapeutic outlets people can find after overcoming an addiction. Everything from art to ice climbing have been brought to the forefront. And one…

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Read more about the article Construction Workers Unite To Fight Addiction
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Construction Workers Unite To Fight Addiction

If you think about it, it's not hard to imagine the opioid crisis rearing its ugly head into the construction industry. Injuries are a common occurrence in that field and…

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Read more about the article The Permanent Damage Of Addiction
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The Permanent Damage Of Addiction

It's a sad fact, but years of substance abuse and/or alcoholism can do severe damage to your body. Thankfully the cravings can be conquered, with proper recovery and treatment. But…

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Read more about the article New Alcoholism Stroke Risks
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New Alcoholism Stroke Risks

We all know that alcoholism can have devastating effects on the liver, but were you also aware that regular drinking can greatly increase the chances of a stroke? According to…

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Read more about the article The Importance Of Addiction Research
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The Importance Of Addiction Research

If you follow our blogs, then you're well aware of the research stories that we regularly publish. Progress in this field is absolutely fascinating and can make a real difference…

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Read more about the article The Power Of ‘Equine Therapy’
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The Power Of ‘Equine Therapy’

There is no denying that certain animals can bring a real sense of healing for those in recovery. We have seen it ourselves with practices like Wolf Therapy, or even…

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‘American Idol’ Embraces Sobriety

Every now and then, a certain song emerges that truly touches people who have gone through an addiction struggle. It definitely requires the perfect balance of vocals, instrumentation and lyrics…

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The ‘Decriminalizing’ Conversation

As more candidates take center stage for the 2020 presidential election, addiction continues to be a hot topic. And rightly so, as America's opioid epidemic is claiming tens of thousands…

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