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Beyond the Bottle: Educating During Alcohol Awareness Month

Beyond the Bottle: Educating During Alcohol Awareness Month

You can’t go almost anywhere without seeing an alcohol reference or an advertisement for alcohol-related products. It’s no news—booze is...

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From Awareness to Action: Prioritizing Public Health

From Awareness to Action: Prioritizing Public Health

Public health professionals work behind the scenes to keep our communities healthy and safe. Their efforts aim to prevent illness,...

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Facing Fentanyl: Awareness, Prevention, and Action

Facing Fentanyl: Awareness, Prevention, and Action

  It feels like we can't go a week without seeing another news headline about fentanyl. The potent synthetic opioid...

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Belief and Renewal: Stories of Recovery and Spiritual Growth

Belief and Renewal: Stories of Recovery and Spiritual Growth

Recovery isn’t only about quitting drinking or using drugs. It’s a significant life change—for some, it can be an extremely...

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Beyond the Highs and Lows: Elevating Bipolar Awareness

Beyond the Highs and Lows: Elevating Bipolar Awareness

Bipolar disorder is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition where people experience extreme mood swings. But it’s more than feeling...

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Harmony in Sobriety: The Power of Sober Women in Music

Harmony in Sobriety: The Power of Sober Women in Music

Music has the power to move, inspire, and connect us in profound ways. But behind the scenes, the music industry...

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Leash on Life: How Dogs Contribute to Our Mental Health

Leash on Life: How Dogs Contribute to Our Mental Health

The human-dog bond is undeniable. Our pets are part of our family. And 8 out of 10 dog owners say...

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Natural Ways to Replenish Your Dopamine

Natural Ways to Replenish Your Dopamine

Recovery is more than just quitting drugs and alcohol—it’s about making better choices for your overall health and well-being. Boosting...

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Beyond One Battle: Unveiling the Hidden World of Cross Addictions

Beyond One Battle: Unveiling the Hidden World of Cross Addictions

Addiction is complex and can be very difficult to understand. Although many people get help and live a better life...

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Breaking Barriers: Understanding Addiction in the Hispanic Community

Breaking Barriers: Understanding Addiction in the Hispanic Community

People of Hispanic origin comprise the largest ethnic minority in the United States. It’s vital to consider their unique experiences...

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Untangling the Connection: Exploring the Link Between ADHD and Addiction

Untangling the Connection: Exploring the Link Between ADHD and Addiction

Living with ADHD and addiction together is a very real struggle for many people. Let’s explore the connection between these...

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Lost in Translation: Decoding the Misuse of Therapy Terms

Lost in Translation: Decoding the Misuse of Therapy Terms

Terms like “gaslighting” and “narcissist” are trendy accessories to our everyday conversations—mental health is finally having its time in the...

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The Sober Sunrise: Embracing Life in Early Recovery

The Sober Sunrise: Embracing Life in Early Recovery

Getting sober can bring significant positive changes. It can also bring a whole bunch of challenges. And unless you’re in...

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The Crucial Role of Connection in Recovery

The Crucial Role of Connection in Recovery

Have you ever been in the company of someone whose presence just made you feel good? Maybe you felt that...

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Celebrating Strength & Resilience: A Focus on Women’s Mental Health

Celebrating Strength & Resilience: A Focus on Women’s Mental Health

Just like we should properly care for our bodies, caring for our minds is essential, too. Being in a good...

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Cupid Goes Sober: Celebrating a Sober Valentine’s Day

Cupid Goes Sober: Celebrating a Sober Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day—do you love it or hate it? Or are you somewhere in between? If you’re in recovery, your answer...

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Tackling Addiction: The Intersection of Football and Addiction Recovery

Tackling Addiction: The Intersection of Football and Addiction Recovery

Every year, Americans tune in for a whopping 970 billion minutes of professional football. It’s the number one spectator sport...

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Guiding Light: A Parent’s Guide To Supporting Adolescents In Treatment

Guiding Light: A Parent’s Guide To Supporting Adolescents In Treatment

Supporting a teenager who struggles with addiction can be a real challenge. You might feel unsure about what to do...

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Sip of Sobriety: Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of Dry January

Sip of Sobriety: Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of Dry January

Every January, tons of people—like hundreds of thousands—give up alcohol for the whole month. And for good reason.  Alcohol is...

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Recovery Vocab: A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Terms

Recovery Vocab: A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Terms

Stigma In the mental health and addiction spaces, stigma is the labeling, stereotyping, and discrimination against those who experience mental...

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Tangled Emotions: Unraveling Addiction’s Impact on Relationships

Tangled Emotions: Unraveling Addiction’s Impact on Relationships

Love, trust, communication, and connection are the cornerstones of healthy relationships. But what happens when addiction enters the picture? Whether...

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A Year in Review: Noteworthy Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery News in 2023

A Year in Review: Noteworthy Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery News in 2023

This year saw several significant developments in the addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery landscapes. Some of these developments were tragic,...

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Mind Matters: Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction

Mind Matters: Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction

The connection between mental health and addiction is super important to be aware of. And struggling with both at the...

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Calm in the Chaos: Strategies for Handling Holiday Stress

Calm in the Chaos: Strategies for Handling Holiday Stress

The stockings were hung by the chimney with…overwhelming stress…? Wait, that’s not it. Well, for some folks, maybe. The holiday...

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Navigating Holiday Isolation with Hope and Connection

Navigating Holiday Isolation with Hope and Connection

Generally, the holiday season is a joyful, family-filled time. But for some, all the tinsel and cheer is just too...

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Shedding Light on Seasonal Depression: Strategies for Managing the Winter Blues

Shedding Light on Seasonal Depression: Strategies for Managing the Winter Blues

As the the evenings darken earlier each day, it's a reminder that the colder months are swiftly approaching. When fall...

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Examining the Link between AIDS and Addiction on World AIDS Day

Examining the Link between AIDS and Addiction on World AIDS Day

Today marks World AIDS Day. Although great strides have been made toward prevention and management of this virus, there are...

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Proactive Prevention: Addressing Overdose Risks in High Schools and Colleges

Proactive Prevention: Addressing Overdose Risks in High Schools and Colleges

Addiction and the threat of overdose are forcing children to grow up faster than ever. New and more lethal drug...

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Serving in Silence: Breaking the Taboo of Military Addiction & Mental Health

Serving in Silence: Breaking the Taboo of Military Addiction & Mental Health

The battle against addiction and mental health in the military service world is often hidden and overlooked, yet vital to...

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The Humanity of Fame: Celebrity Loss and Its Profound Impact on Mental Health

The Humanity of Fame: Celebrity Loss and Its Profound Impact on Mental Health

The Humanity of Fame: Celebrity Loss and Its Profound Impact on Mental Health When scrolling through your favorite celebrity’s Instagram...

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