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Relapse is a common occurrence in the recovery process. Although it’s not a sign of failure or weakness it can be discouraging, leading to feelings of shame or guilt that can undermine your sense of progress. For this reason, it’s understandable that one of the...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is held every August 31. It started in Australia in 2001 but has expanded over the past two decades and now involves hundreds of events worldwide. IOAD seeks to remember those who’ve died from a drug overdose, raise...
Cities around the world are seeing heat records being shattered and the high temperatures have created dangerous conditions. Tires are melting on roads and, in some cases, the roads themselves are melting. Last year set a record for the number of deaths related to...
It's common to get the "winter blues" when the temperature drops, there's less sunlight, and days become gloomy. But what happens when the sun shines bright, and you still feel depressed? That's known as summer depression or summer-onset seasonal affective disorder...
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and vulnerable journey. In recovery, you share sensitive information about your past experiences, struggles, and sometimes things that may or may not have been legal. Since addiction treatment is a form of healthcare, there are...
Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant public health problem in the U.S. and the world, with millions of people misusing prescription medication every year. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 14.3 million people 12...
Here’s the skinny on mixing alcohol and exercise: it’s pretty much always a terrible idea. There are no good outcomes. The only thing worse than indulging in a boozy beverage before a sweat session is drinking before one. Drinking alcohol can impede hydration, hurt...
Grief and addiction may seem like unrelated conditions, but coping with the loss of a loved one can cause many people to turn to substance abuse, which can eventually escalate to a substance use disorder (SUD). When someone experiences grief-related addiction, it’s...
Imagine gaining the ability to manage cravings, navigate emotional hurdles, and make choices that support your long-term well-being. Yoga, a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with roots dating back over 2,000 years, offers a unique path to achieving this goal....
Traditionally, fentanyl is smuggled into the United States in the form of small, blue pills — a deliberate choice by illicit drug makers to mimic the appearance of prescription medications. Lately, however, the illicit drug can often be found in bright purples,...