Balancing Recovery and Motherhood
The relationship between addiction and motherhood is never a functional one, but the love a mother has for her children can be a powerful motivator to get and stay sober. Although focusing on recovery at…
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Can Alcohol Use in Fathers Affect the Health of an Unborn Baby?
The link between alcohol use in pregnant women and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, (adverse health issues and cognitive impairments found in babies due to the mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy), is well established. New research,…
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Is Alcohol Use Leading to Drug Overdoses?
Alcohol poisoning and drug overdoses are both major concerns in the U.S. Alcohol alone kills an average of six Americans per day, while the opioid crisis is currently taking the lives of approximately 130 Americans…
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Is Some Alcohol Use Safe During Pregnancy?
While there is a lot of grey area when it comes to what you should and shouldn’t consume during pregnancy, the research is clear that no amount of alcohol use is considered safe for unborn…
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The Vicious Cycle of Anxiety and Substance Use
Anxiety affects millions of people each year, and unfortunately, many people don’t seek help even when they’ve long needed it. Experts say that anxiety is based on fear – the thought of a threat or…
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Are You Enabling an Addict?
When you love someone, it is natural to want to help them when they are struggling, and to do things that make them happy. When you love someone with an addiction, it can be difficult…
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The Rising Popularity of Amphetamines
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, and they essentially speed up messages sent through pathways in the brain and body. In most cases, amphetamines are prescribed to treat conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy,…
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What Are the Signs of an Overdose?
If someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder, you are likely worried for both their wellbeing and their safety. Addiction creates problems at work, destroys relationships, and damages physical and mental health.…
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What Are Marijuana Concentrates?
Marijuana is often thought of as a relatively harmless drug. While it may be true that marijuana isn’t as immediately addictive as say, heroin, it can lead to abuse and long-term adverse health issues such…
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Can Prescription Drug Abuse Lead to Heroin Addiction?
Over the last two decades, there has been a drastic increase in prescription opioid abuse, often leading to addiction and overdose. This epidemic has become a major concern for health officials and politicians alike, even…
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