With the commonality of drinking in this day and age, the line between moderation and overdoing can often become blurred. In fact, drinking is not just reserved for college days but also socially integrated across the lifespan, readily seen at celebratory events, casual get-togethers, and many things in between. With something that has become an [...]
Guest Blog Contributed By: Michael Cartwright, Chairman and Co-founder of American Addiction Centers In the first-ever global survey of illicit drug abuse, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington found marijuana to be the most widely used illegal drug worldwide, but most deaths are caused by addiction to prescription painkillers, such [...]
Guest Blog Contributed By Emma Barton, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT, E-RYT Recently, while working with a group of adults in recovery from substance addiction, I introduced the Eastern concept of mindfulness, and encouraged group participants to consider the concept of living in the present moment. I expressed that most of the people in the room would have [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.