The more removed teens feel during adolescence, the less likely they are to trust their parents, a new study suggests. A number of environmental factors can lead to anxiety and depression in teens, and a recent study has added another to the list: a fragmented parent-child bond. According to WSB-TV Atlanta, researchers worked with a… Continue reading How Communication Affects Teen Mental Health
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Does Opioid Abuse Play A Role In Breast Cancer Deaths In Appalachia?
One expert believes that opioid use disorder is connected to the high rates of breast cancer deaths in the region. Women in Appalachia—especially West Virginia and Kentucky—have higher mortality rates from breast cancer than their counterparts around the country, and one researcher says that opioid abuse might be to blame. In an essay for The… Continue reading Does Opioid Abuse Play A Role In Breast Cancer Deaths In Appalachia?
Demi Moore Honored By Women’s Recovery House
“Early in my career, I was spiraling down a path of real self-destruction, and no matter what successes I had, I just never felt good enough.” On Saturday (Oct. 27), actress Demi Moore was presented with the Woman of the Year Award by Friendly House, a women’s recovery program in Los Angeles. Moore was honored… Continue reading Demi Moore Honored By Women’s Recovery House
Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
The iconic actor credits his wife with helping him overcome his alcoholism. Actor Michael Caine owes a lot to his wife of over 40 years, he says. The British star, famous for his cockney accent, was in a difficult place when he met model and actress Shakira Baksh. “By an immense stroke of good fortune,… Continue reading Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
Cohort Based Recovery at The Clearing—What It Is and Why It Matters For People Seeking Residential Treatment
“We’re looking for more and better and different ways that are more effective in healing addiction.” The decision to seek residential treatment for addiction is not one that any family takes lightly. Addiction is a notoriously complex issue. When someone finally does decide to get the care they need, they’re often faced with an entirely… Continue reading Cohort Based Recovery at The Clearing—What It Is and Why It Matters For People Seeking Residential Treatment
Bingeing on Horror No Longer Works, What Do I Do?
This insatiable hunger to feel scared has almost completely jaded me, and now I have no idea what to do with this realization. As a kid, I was scared of literally everything; as a teenager I was perpetually living in all forms of fear — of the real world and the imagined — as a result… Continue reading Bingeing on Horror No Longer Works, What Do I Do?
Sober Bartenders Share Their Experiences At Work
“People can see sobriety as a referendum on their own drinking. I’ll tell someone that I’m sober, and their response will be, ‘Well, I don’t have a drinking problem.’” When you get sober, it’s highly recommended you stay away from old environments and friends that could trigger a relapse. So while it may seem intuitive… Continue reading Sober Bartenders Share Their Experiences At Work
Lawmakers, Healthcare Facility Clash Over Treating Inmates With Addiction
Is the risk of overdose higher in prison or upon release? A fight is underway in the state of Vermont over the execution of legislation designed to provide treatment for prison inmates with addiction. S.166, which was signed into law in May 2018, provides treatment with buprenorphine to inmates with the approval of a doctor—but legislators… Continue reading Lawmakers, Healthcare Facility Clash Over Treating Inmates With Addiction
Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Officials are hoping that dealers on the illegal market will be priced out. Last week Canada became only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, but the black market for pot is continuing to thrive as customers seek out products that they can’t buy legally, including edibles, and sellers push back on… Continue reading Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
“I was so down on myself. I didn’t have any self-love and, quite honestly, I just didn’t want to be alive.” Michael Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals, but despite his incredible history as a swimmer he’s also had serious bouts with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. Since getting help, Phelps has been very open with… Continue reading Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety