Winter in the Northern Hemisphere has the tendency to slow life down. With the season's colder weather and shorter periods of sunlight, people bundle up in cozy attire while reducing their physical...
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Doctors all across the nation prescribe drugs each and every day. The drugs may be intended to combat chronic pain or give a patient relief after surgery or injury, but prescription pain medication...
Many people use Xanax as prescribed by a doctor for depression or anxiety treatment, but it can be highly addictive and easy to abuse. Xanax is designed to boost the user’s mood, which is why it can...
For people in recovery from addiction, fighting against urges can feel like a full-time job. When a holiday like New Year’s Eve, one of alcohol’s favorite celebrations, comes along, the job gets...
For many people in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, making amends feels like a massive, scary undertaking. When you’re in the throes of addiction, your behavior changes in ways that may...
For many people struggling with addiction or substance abuse disorder, the holidays are a difficult time. Alcohol has become almost synonymous with Christmas for some, and sobriety during holiday...
It can be easy to get lost in your own emotion when recovering from a substance abuse disorder or addiction. When you’re putting in the work, it’s difficult to step back and look at what you’re...
For some, the winter holidays are the happiest time of the year. Between beloved relatives visiting, gift giving, and bountiful holiday meals, plenty of people ride through December on a wave of...
In times like this, mental health issues are rising each and every day. With mental illness on the rise, it’s becoming more and more common for people to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. The...
When entering a substance abuse rehabilitation program, you may find yourself apprehensive about what’s to come. This is only natural. Upcoming change brings anxiety for everyone, and even positive...