There are plenty of us who discovered that even though the dope was laid to rest, that fiendish mentality kept on kicking, making us slaves to compulsive behaviors like overeating, gambling, sex, or shopping. Seems I need to make amends. You’re supposed to be reading right now about how after we put the dope down,… Continue reading Sober and Still Addicted: Compulsive Behavior in Recovery
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Washington State To Pardon Thousands Of Pot Possession Charges
The governor’s office says about 3,500 citizens qualify for the pardon according to the plan, called the Marijuana Justice Initiative. Governor Jay Inslee of the state of Washington announced he is offering to pardon thousands of people charged with only a misdemeanor marijuana charge, which will help citizens who would otherwise be dogged with these… Continue reading Washington State To Pardon Thousands Of Pot Possession Charges
Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
“To this day, it is the most gut-wrenching thing I’ve ever had to do in my life,” said one parent who gave up custody of his child. Every year, adoptive parents find themselves with no choice other than to give up custody of their mentally ill children to the state. This issue is outlined in… Continue reading Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
15 Million Americans Are Battling Alcohol Use Disorder
Over an eight-year period, alcohol-related emergency room visits increased 47%. As a new year kicks off, some may be rethinking their relationship with alcohol. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, greater than 15 million people in the US are living with alcohol use disorder. The most recent numbers come from a study… Continue reading 15 Million Americans Are Battling Alcohol Use Disorder
Winter Is Coming
Then I heard it. I’ll never forget it. The worst sound I’ve ever heard in my life. My mom began to wail. No words, just tones of sadness and helplessness. I used to wonder why a lot of people seek treatment around the winter time. And it’s weird because for people in recovery, the winter… Continue reading Winter Is Coming
Bam Margera Shares His Rehab Struggles Through Social Media
The long-struggling skateboard star aired his frustrations with rehab on the Internet, letting all his fans see how tough rehab can be. Bam Margera, the former star of Jackass, is struggling with the confines of his rehabilitation. As reported in The Fix, Bam entered rehab for a third time on January 2, 2019. Margera has… Continue reading Bam Margera Shares His Rehab Struggles Through Social Media
Trump Administration Finally Adds Drug Czar – But Will He Be Able to Do His Job?
Jim Carroll will serve as Trump’s “drug czar,” taking over responsibilities largely led by Trump advisors Kellyanne Conway and Katy Talento. One of the hundreds of key jobs with agencies in Donald Trump’s White House that have gone unfilled since his inauguration now has an occupant. STAT has reported that Jim Carroll will serve as Trump’s “drug… Continue reading Trump Administration Finally Adds Drug Czar – But Will He Be Able to Do His Job?
For Some Millennials, Access to Mental Health Care Can Be Problematic
Millennials have been found to have the highest stress levels of any generation, but barriers like a lack of health insurance are preventing them from getting treatment. Aishia Correll, 27, grew up in a world where therapy was not an option. So, when the Philadelphia woman began struggling with her mental health, she turned to… Continue reading For Some Millennials, Access to Mental Health Care Can Be Problematic
How Bullying Affects Mental Health
A new study examined the long-term health consequences of bullying. Bullying can lead to long-term brain changes in victims and leave them at increased risk of depression, anxiety and hyperactivity, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, examined the brain scans of 628 teens ages 14-19 who were also… Continue reading How Bullying Affects Mental Health
Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age
Experts detail the way our bodies process alcohol as we age. Hard partying might seem like a young person’s game, but experts warn that people need to be conscious of their alcohol intake as they get older, because aging changes how the body processes alcohol and the reasons why people drink. “You may not realize… Continue reading Your Body Processes Alcohol Differently As You Age