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Russell Brand Celebrates 19 Years of Sobriety
Comedian and actor Russell Brand is perhaps one of the most outspoken figures in Hollywood, and is well-known for sharing his struggles with sobriety with the public. Today…
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First Safe Injection Sites Break Ground In New York City
With American overdose deaths the highest that they have ever been, the need for harm reduction techniques that can help struggling substance abusers who are not yet ready…
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7 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
While the holiday season is known as the “season to be jolly,” it can be about a whole lot more than just enjoying the good cheer. Whether you…
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How To Stay Sane And Sober Despite Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be stressful to pretty much everyone, but especially to people who are in recovery from substance abuse or who struggle with other mental health…
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Demi Lovato is No Longer "California Sober"
Actress and singer Demi Lovato has had a difficult road over the last several years. After struggling publicly with drug abuse, they overdosed in 2018—and reached a critical…
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Is Virtual Therapy As Effective As In-Person Treatment?
One of the many changes fostered by the COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in the availability and popularity of online therapy options. As of an American Psychological Association…
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On Desire And Disease
When does desire become disease? That’s just the question I found myself pondering after coming across, in the midst of research for a recent piece about how medication…
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"Dopesick" Concludes Its Chilling Exploration Of The Opioid Epidemic
Note: Spoilers for Hulu’s Dopesick below Dopesick, which aired its finale this week, is a recent Hulu mini-series that digs into the sinister roots of the opioid crisis…
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A Shadow Epidemic Emerges As Overdose Deaths Reach Record Heights
Addiction has been making the news again this week, for an incredibly tragic reason. In the twelve month period between April of 2020 to April of 2021, just…
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