• girl looking out of the window in a house during the holiday season

    Dealing With Trauma During the Holiday Season

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    Why are the Holidays a Trigger? With the holiday season upon us, there is an abundance of parties, dinners, gift-giving, and other winter festivities. While [...]

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    10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Sober Friends and Loved Ones 

    556 words|2.8 min read|

    The holiday season can be challenging for those in recovery. Stress, temptations to relapse and complex family dynamics often present during this time can be [...]

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    Can You Leave Rehab Whenever You Want? Understanding the Rules of Residential Addiction Rehab Centers 

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    When someone decides to enter a residential addiction rehab center, the decision often comes with questions about what to expect. The structure, rules and length [...]

  • Prescription bottle with Lorezapam on a white background. Lorezapam is a generic prescription anti-anxiety medication. A concept for mental health.

    What Is Ativan and Is It Addictive? 

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    Ativan, generically known as lorazepam, is a medication prescribed for its calming effects on the central nervous system (CNS). As a member of the benzodiazepine [...]

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    The Unseen Victims of Drug Trafficking: Who Really Suffers? 

    968 words|4.8 min read|

    When we talk about drug trafficking in America, the conversation often focuses on law enforcement, drug lords and addiction. Yet, beneath these visible aspects are [...]

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    Insurance Coverage Makes Addiction Treatment More Affordable

    783 words|3.9 min read|

    If you have ever sought out mental health treatment, including therapy, physical health treatment, including routine visits to your primary physician or even veterinary care [...]

  • Adult male dealing with a restless night of sleep

    Does Acid Negatively Affect Your Sleep?

    690 words|3.5 min read|

    All medications have side effects, and specific body and brain functions change as the substance begins to take effect. Some medications are intentionally used to [...]

  • Adult male sleeping following a dose of Seroquel

    Can Seroquel Be Abused?

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    Symptoms of mood disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder challenge countless men and women every day and decrease quality of life in [...]

  • 5 Ways that Grief Affects Your Mental Health

    931 words|4.7 min read|

    The death of a loved one is one of the most painful and challenging experiences we have to go through on this earth. As the [...]

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    Even Olympic Athletes Struggle With Mental Health

    395 words|2 min read|

    About HBO Sports Documentary, “The Weight of Gold” Michael Phelps is one of the most recognized – and decorated – Olympians in modern history. He [...]

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    Alcohol Rehab in PA: What to Look For

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    When you're trying to break free from an alcohol addiction, it can be hard to know what kind of treatment to start with. Should you [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    When Do I Need Addiction Treatment?

    907 words|4.5 min read|

    Some people can use drugs or alcohol and never become addicted, while others begin developing an addiction from the moment they first experiment with a [...]