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Dr. Steve Karp Joins Breathe as Chief Medical Officer
Steve Karp, D.O., FACN, brings decades of experience in addiction medicine and eating disorder treatment to his new role as Breathe's CMO.
Read postHow to Start the Conversation About Rehab
A practical, judgment-free framework for talking to a loved one about treatment, using the CRAFT method instead of confrontation, shame, or ultimatums.
Read postBreathe's New Office Location on Melrose
Breathe's outpatient offices moved to a bigger, brighter space on Melrose Avenue, built from the ground up for better check-ins, comfort, and client care.
Read postNicotine Withdrawal: Symptoms and 4 Ways to Manage It
Cravings, irritability, trouble sleeping: here's what nicotine withdrawal actually feels like, and four real ways to get through it, from tapering to medication.
Read postLiving With Someone Who Has OCD: A Family Guide
OCD affects the whole household, not just the person living with it. Practical guidance for family members on understanding it and building a supportive home.
Read postHow Mackenzie Phillips Drew on Recovery for OITNB
Breathe counselor Mackenzie Phillips talks to Vanity Fair about playing an addicted character on Orange Is the New Black season 6, and what her own recovery brought to the role.
Read postFlight Attendant Mental Health
Long shifts, time-zone changes, and constant composure take a real toll. The warning signs of flight-crew burnout, anxiety, and substance use, and what helps.
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