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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Digital Wellness

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Digital Wellness You may have heard the term ‘digital wellness’ or ‘digital wellbeing’ being bandied about a lot lately without much idea what it’s about. Digital wellbeing is a relatively new area of the whole wellness area and focuses on our physical and psycho-social health in a digital world. Given the continually… Continue reading 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Digital Wellness

Is it Difficult to Quit Marijuana?

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: It is fairly easy to quit using marijuana, even if you’re physically dependent on THC. You’ll learn more about the addictive potential of marijuana in this article. Then, we review common side effects of quitting and typical withdrawal protocols. Finally, we offer tips from the experts. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes TABLE OF… Continue reading Is it Difficult to Quit Marijuana?

Teen Anger Management | Managing Emotions in Addiction Recovery

Help Your Teen Manage Anger the Right Way If you are a parent of a child in addiction recovery, you may feel like you are walking on eggshells. For example, have you noticed that your teen is glued to their cell phone? When you ask your loved one a question, are you met with eye… Continue reading Teen Anger Management | Managing Emotions in Addiction Recovery

Embracing Pride and the LGBT+ Community in Recovery

“The sense of having two selves was the root of my addiction, especially in the beginning. It was exhausting to play a role I didn’t want.” Ten years ago, I was both terrified and ecstatic to go to my first ever LGBT Pride Parade. I knew that I was attracted to both men and women,… Continue reading Embracing Pride and the LGBT+ Community in Recovery

Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"

“To the ones who never left me we’ve been down this road before, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” the pop star sings in her new song. Pop star Demi Lovato is forthright about not only about the positive side of her recovery, but also her struggles along the way. The singer-songwriter’s new single… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"

Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help

A few health experts offer some useful suggestions for limiting screen time and reconnecting with the world outside of your phone. Smartphones undoubtedly make our lives easier. After all, we can now do our banking, grocery shopping and trip planning all from the comfort of our homes with a few taps. However, smartphones are increasingly… Continue reading Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help

6 Ways To Safely Dispose Of Prescription Medications

Drop-off boxes and drug disposal bags are among a few of the best methods for properly disposing of expired or unused medication. Simply throwing unused medications in the garbage doesn’t cut it. There are better, safer methods when it comes to disposing of prescription medications, according to U.S. News and World Report. Disposing of such… Continue reading 6 Ways To Safely Dispose Of Prescription Medications

Medication-Assisted Treatment Saves Lives But Is Severely Underutilized

A new study found that in the year after an overdose less than one-third of patients were prescribed methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. A new study found that drugs used to reduce opioid use in people with addiction are seriously underutilized. The medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine published the study, which followed close to 18,000… Continue reading Medication-Assisted Treatment Saves Lives But Is Severely Underutilized

Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety

“I thank my dad for paying for my treatment… My clear mind has allowed me to do a lot with this time. So much so that I would like to offer to pay for his treatment.” Former Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee and his son Brandon continue to wage a very public and very ugly… Continue reading Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety