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The 5 Absolute Most Important Steps to Take Right After Relapse
If you have just relapsed or admitted to relapsing, first things first, give yourself some slack. Let’s go over some information that will help you calm down during this moment, and then talk about some steps to take moving forward. Remember, right after relapse, the most important thing is getting back on the right track…
Read MoreIs Moderate Drinking Really Safe? We May Never Know
In light of the recent controversy over the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) $100 million dollar research study funded by the alcohol industry, we think it’s a good time to talk about the science surrounding moderate drinking. Quick Summary – In this article, we will: Go over the current guidelines on moderate drinking Discuss the…
Read More7 Triggering Situations that Recovering Addicts Should Avoid
So you’ve finished rehab, gotten clean, and you’re trying to get back into the normal swing of things. Your addiction is behind you, which means the hard part’s over, and it should be smooth sailing from here on out… right? Well, unfortunately, the answer is no. Although getting clean is quite an accomplishment and you…
Read More5 Things that Cost Less than Urine Drug Screening
In the past few years, Urine Testing has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry and labs and clinicians are making a killing. Some practitioners make 80% of their money from urine testing alone and may spend as little as 20% of their work hours with patients. When families receive their bill after urine testing, the…
Read MoreWhat Do They Even Put in These Diet Pills?
“If it were bad for you, they wouldn’t be allowed to sell it!” This is how a lot of us justify taking those non-prescription diet pills with the really incredible claims and flashy marketing. The ads and the packaging tell us we can keep eating what we like, forget about exercise, and still lose weight…
Read MoreThese Super Simple Sleep Hygiene Tips Will do Wonders for Your Mental Health
How do you get ready for bed at night? Most of us don’t have any consistent bedtime routine, or we’ve fallen into the habit of doing some really awful things for our sleep quality, like staring at screens late into the night. Yet, we still wonder why we wake up feeling deprived of the rest…
Read MoreWhy are We Still Debating about Naloxone, a Life Saving Emergency Drug?
Naloxone is a medication used by emergency responders to miraculously reverse the effects of a lethal opioid overdose, yet, some people are opposed to community efforts making this drug more accessible. Naloxone is one of the most important tools we have to combat the growing nationwide Opioid Epidemic, which takes thousands of lives every year.…
Read MoreThis is What Toxic Codependency Looks Like
Overview If you’re interested in learning about Codependency, this article will cover: • The definition of Codependency • The negative Symptoms and Results of Codependency • The different Styles of codependent relationships Part 1: Intro The origins of the term Codependency can be traced back to the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous (Al-Anon from now…
Read More3 Helpful Tips for the Parents of Addicts
In the United States, we tend to think of our children’s 18th birthday as the day they finally leave the family nest and become independent adults. In other words, when they turn 18, our job is over and we can relax”¦ right? Sometimes, things might work out that way, but for the most part, parenting…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Addictive Substances out There? The Answer Might Surprise You
People can become addicted to pretty much anything, depending on their unique conditions and personality. Food, shopping, drugs… There are so many different addictive things out there in the world, and some are clearly worse than others. Have you ever wondered how they compare? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most addictive things…
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