If Meaning in Life is Missing then the Risk of Substance Abuse and Depression is Much Higher
A new study performed by researchers at Florida Atlantic University shows that when meaning in life is missing the risk of depression and substance abuse is much higher. Meaning in life, also considered spirituality, can also help lower the risk of mental health issues. …
Read More →New Study Using Mice Shows Extreme Liver Damage When Binge Drinking and Chronic Alcohol Use are Combined!
A new mice study by the University of Missouri School of Medicine shows that extreme liver damage can occur as a result of combining chronic alcohol use and binge drinking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention roughly one out of six adults …
Read More →New Study Shows Opioid Painkillers Usually Prescribed by General Practitioners, Not Pill Mills
A new study shows that when it comes to opioid painkillers most of these drugs are prescribed by a general practitioner and not by pill mills as many mistakenly believe. Stanford University researchers found that the medical professionals who prescribed the highest number of schedule …
Read More →4 Common Substance Abuse Relapse Triggers to Avoid During the Holidays
1. Stress- Stress can be one of the major contributing factors for substance abuse, and during the holiday season we all suffer from increased stress. There are parties and social gatherings to attend, gifts to pick out and purchase, financial factors to consider, and a …
Read More →Do you Have a Holiday Stress Plan in Place for your Substance Abuse Recovery?
The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year, and for those in substance abuse recovery this can be a time of fear and apprehension instead of one that involves joy and socializing with those that you care about. Having a …
Read More →Do Commercial Counseling Programs Have a Conflict of Interest or Low Levels of Effectiveness?
Is there a research bias or conflict of interest when it comes to commercial counseling programs? Some University of Cambridge scholars believe that this is the case. The scholars determined that many of these programs have a very low level of effectiveness, and in two …
Read More →Is Skunk Like Cannabis and High Potency Marijuana Causing Brain Damage?
One of the newest studies on pot has determined that using high potency marijuana in the form of skunk like cannabis can cause brain damage to an area of the brain responsible for communication between the hemispheres. The study was performed as a partnership between …
Read More →4 Tips for Dealing With Compulsive Eating and Other Eating Disorders
1. Discuss your eating disorders. Many people do not talk about this type of problem, and this can make things worse. It can be painful and emotional to discuss but this is a discussion that needs to take place. The disorder is like the elephant …
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