• Even Olympic Athletes Struggle With Mental Health

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    About HBO Sports Documentary, ā€œThe Weight of Goldā€ Michael Phelps is one of the most recognized – and decorated – Olympians in modern history. He [...]

  • How Does Nutrition Impact Addiction Recovery?

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    Whether you have personally struggled with addiction or you have watched someone close to you do so, you likely have seen the negative effects that [...]

  • Is Substance Addiction Genetic?

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    Substance use disorders, like mental health disorders, are complex conditions that rarely have a single cause. Typically, there are numerous variables that contribute to the [...]

  • Moderation: Keeping Count of Drinks When Out

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    When you're out with friends, it can become increasingly easy to lose count of how many drinks you have consumed, especially if the amount of [...]

  • Does Drug Use Increase During Summer?

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    Summertime offers endless potential to enjoy the warm weather and make memories with friends and loved ones. However, this season also tends to bring about [...]

  • Summertime Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health

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    Taking Care of Your Mental Health this Summer For many of us, summertime means warmer weather, longer days, and relaxation—but for those living with mental [...]

  • When Does Social Drinking Evolve into Addiction?

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    Drinking plays a large role in American society — whether it's Sunday brunch, a concert or a sporting event, alcohol consumption is almost always involved. [...]

  • Signs You’re Enabling Your Loved One’s Addiction

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    It's natural and normal to do everything you can to help a loved one who struggles with addiction. Each of us has the urge to [...]

  • Why Now Is the Time for Telehealth

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    Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Studies suggestĀ that online therapy can work just as well as traditional face-to-face therapy. This is good news for many [...]

  • How is Substance Abuse and STIs Connected

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    There’s no denying that alcohol and drug abuse can have harrowing effects on a person’s physical health. While many people think about the toll substance [...]

  • Understanding the Convoluted Nature of Designer Drugs

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    There are certain drugs with classifications that make them legal and/or approved for medical use. Opioids are used in prescription medication and, in some states, [...]

  • How to Practice Mindfulness in Recovery

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    Stress is something we all experience, and even those who are able to manage the daily difficulties and annoyances of life on most days will [...]