As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, “vaping” is a form of electronic cigarette use – also known as “e-cigs”, “vape pens”, or “e-hookahs”. Despite […]
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Clinically reviewed by: Gabe Dunn, LCSW
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It’s become an incredibly popular practice throughout the United States; last year, CNBC reported that 14.2% of Americans had meditated within the previous year. Apps like Headspace and […]
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Tolerance is defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as, “A state in which an organism no longer responds to a drug; a higher dose is […]
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A few years ago, Dr. Glenn Sterner, writer for Independence Blue Cross Foundation (IBC), shared a common story that he’d heard of from a man he’d previously worked […]
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Celebrities such as Demi Lovato, Dennis Quaid, Simon Pegg and more have become much more open about addiction – and it’s all mainly been to help combat stigma. […]
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When we indulge in alcohol or other illicit drugs, we’re likely to experience a variety of symptoms – including euphoria. It’s that “rush” that many people chase after, […]
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Last year, the Huffington Post covered the story of Demi Lovato – who released a song called “Sober”, which talks about her potential relapse and drug overdose. Relapse […]
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The support we receive while in recovery can make an incredible influence on the way we push forward. Friends, family and peers in our treatment program can motivate […]
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A few years ago, an article was published on The Conversation, a website that explores various topics as it relates to arts and culture, economy and business, health […]
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For many people in addiction recovery, trauma is an underlying commonality. For many of us, traumatic experiences – whether they be from an assault, an accident or a […]
