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Misunderstandings About Addiction: 9 Common Myths Debunked

Addiction & Related Topics

There are many misconceptions about addiction that can create stigma surrounding the disease. Here we separate the facts about addiction from myths.

From Painkillers to Heroin: An All Too Common Path

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The amount of people who are addicted to prescription painkillers continues to grow, with an estimated 2.1 million people currently misusing opioids in the United States. And for many, the transition

Top Questions People Have About Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment

If you and your loved ones have never been through this process before, then the whole experience can seem intimidating or even scary. Before you begin to panic and put off going to treatment for your

What Doctors Are Doing About the Opioid Epidemic

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The opioid epidemic and crisis keeps getting worse – but what are doctors doing about the problem? Learn how new guidelines are cracking down on prescription abuse.

Macklemore Helps Obama Tackle Opioid Epidemic Awareness

Trending Recovery Topics

Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore and President Barack Obama teamed up last weekend to talk about the national opioid addiction crisis by calling for Congress to increase funding for addiction tr

How to Help Your Teen Recover from Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Recovery

When your teen is in recovery from either drug or alcohol addiction, your direct support is crucial to their long-term recovery. So, how can parents continue to help their teen in recovery while still

The Founding Fathers on Drugs and Alcohol

Drug Addiction

Learn about the complex history of drug and alcohol addiction and how 18th century substance abuse impacted even America’s founding fathers.

Simple Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Wellness Topics

Cultivating overall well-being is important to leading a happy, healthy life. Learn how to incorporate simple wellness tips into your daily routine to help you reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

Single & Sober on Valentine’s Day? Beat the Blues

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Valentine's day can often bring on feelings of loneliness and depression. For those in recovery, this can be triggering and lead to a relapse. Protect yourself against the valentine's day blues, and l

Learning About Alcoholism: 8 Signs You Should Know

Alcohol

Many Americans consider excessive drinking at parties a rite of passage, but these "harmless" habits can spiral into alcohol dependency. Learn some of the common signs of alcoholism.