Tyler

Tyler

AT Magazine Contributor

Tyler is a writer with dual degrees from the University of South Florida. Having grown up with an alcoholic father, she understands both the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that addiction can affect the family unit. This Miami native has become a champion of mental health and an active believer in the power of positive thinking. When she isn't at the beach, Tyler enjoys running, jigsaw puzzles, and snuggling with her cat, Poof.

Articles By Tyler

Why Nutrition Is Important In Recovery

Why Nutrition Is Important In Recovery

You are what you eat and that’s more important than ever when it comes to healing the body (and mind) from the consequences of drug abuse. From oral decay to cardiac distress to liver failure, there are countless ways that drug addiction harms the body. While food...

Meditation for Addiction Recovery

Meditation for Addiction Recovery

In today’s fast-paced world it can be easy to get lost in our racing thoughts and busy schedules. Those of us who struggle with mental illness or other health issues--or addiction, which can include both of these--have it even harder. These conditions can cause us to...

Overcoming Depression & Isolation in 2022

Overcoming Depression & Isolation in 2022

New Year’s is a time that’s ripe with an air of optimism and excitement about the future. For the millions afflicted with depression--about 4% of the world population--this time of year can further the disconnect they feel from loved ones, deepening the perception of...

How Much Alcohol is Safe to Drink Everyday?

How Much Alcohol is Safe to Drink Everyday?

Drinking alcohol is a recreational pastime that Americans use to celebrate good times and get through the bad, relax after work and ramp up for fun. It’s so integrated into our social norms and customs that no one would bat an eye if you were to say that you have a...

What are Benzodiazepines Used To Treat?

What are Benzodiazepines Used To Treat?

Benzodiazepines, it’s a drug that’s a mouthful to say and seemingly on everybody’s lips. It recently made headlines as part of a sports scandal, concerns over increased instances of benzo-laced drugs and the spike of benzo-related overdose deaths, and an epidemic...

How Family Can Help A Recovering Addict

How Family Can Help A Recovering Addict

Medication, therapy, and time are integral to the addiction recovery process. Drugs—the legal kind—can help you safely get through the withdrawal process and counteract the long-term side effects you might have incurred through sustained drug abuse (like heart...

Can you overdose on Benzos?

Can you overdose on Benzos?

Benzodiazepines are prescription sedatives used to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia. Despite their legal status and range of legitimate uses, benzos are popular targets of misuse and abuse that carry a hefty amount of risk. Yes, a person could overdose on benzos....

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