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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Beer Every Night?

There are people who keep drinking alcohol as their nightly routine whenever they come home from work or when they invite people over. Drinking empty calories that are high in alcohol count can be very dangerous for your life long-term. By knowing what happens to your body when you drink beer every night, you will […]

Quotes By Famous People with Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts and actions, leading to auditory hallucinations and delusions. Because there is not a lot of understanding about the causes of schizophrenia, many experts are worried that this can lead to not providing the best treatment for it. By seeing the quotes of people you admire […]

What is Important to Know About Text Therapy?

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You may be seeking therapy for your anxiety or depression, but feel like you cannot make the time or have the money to do it. Luckily, a lot of therapists are starting to offer text therapy services to make it less stressful to interact. Since text therapy is not for everyone, it is important to […]

New Three Digit Phone Number for Suicide Hotline

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The current number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. But, what if there was a phone number for the suicide hotline that was as simple as when others call 911 for emergencies? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a new three-digit phone number, 988, to serve as the new simple phone number […]

How Do You Cope with Post-Holiday Depression?

The end of the year brings about fun holidays to celebrate like Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Years. But, you may be experiencing depression that the fun is now over which makes you feel like there is nothing to look forward to. By making plans for the new year and keeping your friends and family […]

New Changes in the MLB in Regards to the Opioid Crisis

Because of the growing legalization of marijuana around the country, changes are starting to be made in certain industries, starting with Major League Baseball. Opioid use in the MLB was made aware after Tyler Skaggs died in July after overdosing on a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone. With the MLB making changes in response […]

How Does Neuroscientist Rachel Wurzman Link Social Anxiety with Addiction?

There are many factors that can lead you to develop substance abuse disorder whether it is the environment we live in or genetics. Neuroscientist Rachel Wurzman believes another factor can be loneliness. By learning about the link between loneliness and addiction, we can promote communities to reach out to each other and further prevent the […]

How Sweat-Test Strips Are an Effective Method of Drug Testing

Breathalyzers are a common form of seeing whether or not someone is intoxicated. Unfortunately, all of the limitations breathalyzers give can make the results misleading. In the near future, authority figures will have a better understanding if someone is intoxicated with the use of sweat-test strips which can mean more lives will be saved. The […]

What are Common Questions Asked When Refusing a Drink?

Being in recovery from alcoholism may be hard for your social circle to understand if they drink without there being a problem. They may make you feel like a fish out of water when you refuse a drink. By taking a stance and letting others know how important your goal is to abstain from alcohol, […]

Family’s Dedication to Anxiety and Depression Awareness After Son’s Suicide

Sometimes, it is not until suicide hits home that you realize just how important it is to spread awareness about it. By noticing the toll it is taking on your family, you do not want to see other families suffer. A California family who lost their son to suicide decides to channel their grief into […]