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How to Get Relationship Advice While in Recovery
For those in recovery from addiction, many are probably wondering to themselves where to start when it comes to getting relationship advice post a life of substance abuse. Not only that, but how do you even date sober? Most people who are new in recovery may have never even dated sober, and as a result, […]
The Surprising Drink That Reduces the Risk of Liver Cancer
Coffee drinkers everywhere rejoice – a recent study revealed that drinking coffee reduces liver cancer risks caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The study focused on 34 scientific studies, with data from over 8 million people with over 24,600 cases of liver cancer. While drinking an upwards of three alcoholic drinks a day greatly increased the […]
Does Sobriety Affect Your Creativity?
More often than not, it seems that some of the most creative people consequently fall victim to addiction. After all, it was Ernest Hemingway who coined the phrase “write drunk; edit sober.” With a proclamation such as that, it begs the question of whether or not addiction and substance abuse actually unleashes the creativity within […]
American Society of Addiction Medicine Reveals New Study
Recently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine has released a report in efforts to improve medical practices regarding addiction. The work titled “Performance Measures for the Addiction Specialist Physician”, focuses on nine crucial ways to put emphasis on health-care for those with addiction issues. Dr. Stuart Gitlow, President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, […]
You Are in Recovery – But Your Partner is not. Now What?
What do you do if your significant other is not in recovery – and you are? Former addict Lucinda Lumiere had to find that out for herself, after dating a slew of men who were not in recovery after she decided to get clean, until finally ending up with her husband – who subsequently is […]
Why Watching Drinking in Films Could Make You an Alcoholic
Watching alcohol abuse on the big screen may have more of an effect on you than you think – young adults who had watched more films that had alcohol in them are 1.7 times more likely to binge drink. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics came out that revealed that over 70% of movies […]
Fun Facts about Forgiveness
When going through the recovery process, one of the most important topics that comes to the forefront is forgiveness. Whether it be you forgiving yourself or another, this list of fun facts about forgiveness will definitely help lighten the mood when you find yourself having a hard time coping with the concept of forgiveness. Cats. […]
Drug Use While Pregnant a Punishable Crime in Tennessee
For some reason, Tennessee is currently the only state that has made drug use while pregnant a punishable crime. In an effort to cut down on drug use throughout the state, House Bill 1295 has been passed; allowing potential jail time for expectant mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancy, in turn, harming their […]
Anti-Psychotic Medications on the Way Out?
Low-income and foster children have recently been the topic of much debate in California. As of late, the Golden State has actively been denying requests from doctors to medicate the aforementioned group. Since last October, the rate of denials have increased three times, thus bringing the amount of anti-psychotics being written, down from 16,915 to […]
24 States and Counting – the Ban on Powdered Alcohol
Although powdered alcohol was initially approved by the FDA, states have taken matters in to their own hands, by making moves to ban it before it can ever hit local markets. Palcohol was approved to be sold in one-ounce packets – equal to one shot of alcohol – in which you mix with water for […]