“People don’t think like scientists; they think like lawyers. They hold the belief they want to believe and then they recruit anything they can to support it,” says Peter Ditto,...
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Although the whole world might stand in the way between us and our dreams, the biggest obstacle that stops us in our tracks is often our own self-defeating expectations and...
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Although the 2010’s have faced numerous public health and safety concerns such as the rising number mental health issues, mass shootings, and new disease outbreaks, these concerns pale in comparison...
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Despite the figgy pudding and silver bells that usually accompany the holiday season, the holidays can be a difficult time for people recovering from addiction. The holiday season invites exacerbated...
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Drugs and Alcohol: A Public Health Emergency In the wake of a public health emergency,1 deaths caused by drug and alcohol overdose in America rise to new heights year after year....
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The first step to successful rehabilitation and recovery from an addiction is detoxification. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, experiencing a temporary “slip” after rehab doesn’t mean that...
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Although the detox process for most drugs is extremely uncomfortable and painful, it isn't fatal. However, alcohol detox is particularly dangerous and, too often, deadly. With the widespread use of alcohol1...
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Although scientists attribute human survival to our inherent negativity bias, it seems that our mental health depends on our personal ability to choose to be positive and turn that frown...
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Detox to Feel Healthier and Happier Although not everyone has personally felt the far-reaching effects of drug and alcohol abuse, everybody knows someone who has. Understanding how to safely detox...
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So… You Had a Relapse. Thank goodness it’s Friday. You’re watching anxiously as the clock ticks closer to 5 PM. It’s been a stressful week at work and you can’t...
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