General Addiction
The system is broken!
Is it just me, or does it seem as if the institutions we have come to rely on are not doing their job? Worse yet, they seen to be actively working against us. Here are just a few examples. According Read more…
General Health
5 Dangerous New Drugs Everyone Should Know About
Designer drugs are synthetic drugs made to mimic existing controlled substances in order to get around laws such as the Controlled Substances Act. Because these drugs are created and distributed under other labels, such as ‘bath salts’ or ‘plant food’, Read more…
General Health
Life expectancy in the US is dropping for the first time in a century!
For the last 100 years the average life expectancy in this country had been rising, but – for reasons unknown – the upward trend ended in 1999. From 2016 to 2017, the average life expectancy decreased from 78.7 years to Read more…
General Health
5 Tricks for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Now that the holiday festivities are wrapping up, people across the nation are planning the tradition that comes with every January 1st: New Year’s resolutions. The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a time for Read more…
General Addiction
7 Easy Ways to Recognize and Avoid Holiday Triggers
The holiday season is about to begin! Thanksgiving is a few short weeks away, and soon after comes the rush to find the perfect presents and host the best parties. Autumn colors will change to festive greens and reds, but Read more…
Alcoholism
Why We’re Drawn to Celebrities and Addiction
Why are we so fascinated by celebrities? Everyone we know (and even those we don’t) have problems, and some of them involve substance abuse. So why do we clamor to read all about celebrities going through hard times? Is it Read more…
Mental Health
5 Simple Steps for Managing Stress
Managing stress is an everyday issue. Sometimes it’s as easy as taking a short walk or finding time to sit down and relax. But if you suffer from addiction, stress can trigger urges or, worse, a relapse. How you handle Read more…
Technology
Fortnite, the latest gaming craze, is as addictive as heroin
Over 125 million players have played Fortnite since its launch in July 2017. Playable on multiple platforms, including mobile, and with a free-to-play Battle Royale mode, children and young teens are the game’s biggest audience. A recent medical study, however, Read more…
General Addiction
Why You Should Reach Out to Others
I want to tell you a story about a good friend I used to have named Jessie. When I first met him, he was your typical bright-eyed 9-year-old. Full of life and curious about the world, he loved to play Read more…
Alcohol Abuse
Top 10 Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Alcohol withdrawal often occurs when someone stops drinking after prolonged, frequent drinking. Many who abuse alcohol believe going “cold turkey” – not drinking at all – is the correct way to stop drinking. It is not recommended for anyone to Read more…
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