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Marijuana Overdose – Is There Such a Thing?
After smoking several joints with his friends and taking numerous hits off a water bong, Mike, a regular pot user, feels more stoned than he’s ever felt before. Until this moment, he never thought it...
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Grieving in Recovery: When Someone Close Dies
Recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage it’s in, is an emotionally taxing time for most people. Being able to resist the strongest temptations and make sweeping changes to...
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention: How It Works
You may have heard the word “mindfulness” so many times that you’re not sure if it really means anything, and it’s true that the concept has been overused in recent years. But here, we’re going to be...
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A 10-Step Plan for Relapse Prevention
Relapse is one of the most common complications for people in recovery. Approximately 40%-60% of people in recovery relapse at some point, with 85% of relapses happening in the first year of sobriety....
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Can Technology and Apps Prevent an Addiction Relapse?
Today, there are apps available to assist with every aspect of life, including your mental health. Mobile apps make it possible to track symptoms and get support for many issues, including depression...
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The “Florida Model” of Rehab – A Closer Look
When you think of Florida, you probably think of sunny beaches and beautiful sands. However, those familiar with rehabilitation programs may have a more sour view of Florida. The Sunshine State has...
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Sleeping Pill Overdose and Addiction: The Risks of Narcotic Sleeping Aids
Sleep disorders can be incredibly impactful on a person’s health. Improper sleep can cause chronic health issues and depression. Additionally, it can affect an individual’s ability to make a living or...
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Is It Possible to Overdose on Edibles?
For many people, especially regular users, the notion that you can overdose on marijuana seems far-fetched. The THC found in marijuana doesn’t typically present the same level of physical harm drugs...
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Why Mental Health Memes Resonate with Us
Mental health memes have become a popular way to share complex feelings and ideas using a clever combination of words and images. These memes can touch on inner struggles while also providing humor....
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12-Step Slogan Series: “One Day at a Time”/“Keep it Simple”/”Let It Begin...
When it comes to long-term recovery, slogans commonly heard in peer-support meetings can offer much-needed encouragement. These simple yet acute phrases provide hope and inspiration to those on their...
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The Benefits of Integral Breathing for Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is an important conversation for anyone in recovery. Ideally, it starts during treatment. The goal is to learn and practice new coping skills for managing stress and other triggers...
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The Role of Family in Preventing Substance Abuse
Addiction is often viewed as a personal battle. However, drugs and alcohol don’t affect only the person consuming them. Watching a family member struggle with substance abuse can impact spouses,...
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5 Mental Health Lessons from Olympians
As the Olympics approach, one topic always makes headlines: Olympian mental health. These athletes are under immense pressure. They’ve often worked their whole lives for these moments, know they’re...
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The Overdose Dangers of Opioid Tapering – How to Avoid Them
Despite efforts nationwide to subdue the ongoing opioid epidemic, many states are still fighting a losing battle. In fact, for the 12-month period ending in March 2021, overdose deaths from all drugs...
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What Is Greening Out?
Simply put, “greening out” refers to cannabis overuse or overdose. Exactly why and how greening out occurs is a bit more complex; greening out can happen as a result of recreational use but may happen...
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Emotional Lability: What It Is
Emotions are a normal part of human life. Chances are, you’ve experienced extreme happiness, profound sadness and intense irritability — possibly all within the same week. While there’s nothing wrong...
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How to Identify an Unknown Pill: Signifiers and Pill Identifier Apps
Have you just picked up your prescription and want to confirm the pharmacist dispensed the correct drug? Perhaps you’re caring for an elderly parent and need to know you’re giving them the right pills...
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The Mental Health Impact of a Natural Disaster
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, no one could have predicted that it would become the deadliest hurricane to make landfall since Katrina. The category 4 storm laid waste to whole...
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When Is It Time to Leave Someone with Mental Illness?
Maintaining a relationship with someone who has a mental illness requires a great deal of patience, understanding and a willingness to recognize that at times there may be more “give” than “take.”...
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Does Therapy Actually Help Mental Health?
Most people’s conceptions and opinions of mental health and “therapy” happen in the theoretical plane. People with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety will see their peers get success...
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