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FDA Releases New Guidelines for Prescription Cough Medicines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new warnings regarding prescription cough medicines—with the safety of children in mind. Frequently prescribed for severe cough and cold symptoms…
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Video Game Addiction Classified As a Mental Health Disorder
Glued to a console or computer? If your gaming is affecting your social, personal, or occupational life, you may meet the criteria for a “gaming disorder,” according to…
Read more →The Dos and Don’ts of a Sober Holiday Season: Tips for Staying on Track
Spending the holiday season away from home or in a new environment is tough. The songs we hear, the movies we watch, the stories we listen to—so much…
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Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Widow Mimi O'Donnell Speaks Out About His Death from Addiction
In a poignant essay for Vogue, the widow of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mimi O’Donnell, spoke out about his tragic death from an overdose in early 2014. In the…
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Opioid Crisis: Does Painkiller Use Run in Families?
A study released by JAMA Internal Medicine last week revealed a connection between painkiller use and exposure to painkiller use from other family members in the home. The…
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Crystal Meth Addiction: How Fergie Overcame Her Battle
Singer Fergie has experienced huge success, both in her solo career and as the lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas. Prior to her start with the Black…
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Sleep Deprivation in Teens Linked to Potential of Addiction and Depression
A study released by the University of Pittsburgh has revealed that teens that do not sleep an adequate amount are at a higher risk for addiction and depression…
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A Sober Season: Facing the Holidays with Courage
Being in treatment during the holiday season comes with many emotions. As we associate the season with being around friends and loved ones, homesickness is a common symptom…
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Timbaland Reveals His Struggle with OxyContin Addiction
Music producer Timbaland came forward in the media this week to discuss his struggles with OxyContin addiction. His struggle was so dire, in fact, that he nearly suffered…
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