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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
5 Steps to Prevent Suicide Suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Since 2006, the rate of suicide has been increasing by as much as 21% for men and 50% for women. In Read more…
The most important lesson I learned from my previous life as an educator is, ‘the way you are first taught to do something is how you tend to do it for the rest of your life.’ Think about this for Read more…
Meth Awareness: Some Facts and Statistics November 30th is National Meth Awareness Day, an important day to remind everyone, especially those who suffer from the addiction what Meth can do to you. Even today, it remains one of the most Read more…
There are many addiction myths floating around out in the world and many people, unfortunately, believe them. This is not only problematic, but it can also be dangerous! While there more myths about addiction than there are days in a Read more…
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