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By: Hilary

Bipolar Disorder in Teens Strongly Linked to Substance Abuse

We’ve long known that substance abuse is closely linked with certain psychological disorders. Co-occurring disorders complicate recovery for a large percentage…

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A Celebrity Sparks Interest in Acupuncture

A Celebrity Sparks Interest in Acupuncture The gossip sites were abuzz this month after Penelope Cruz was spotted at a movie…

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Quitting Smoking: A Journey No Less Daunting

Science-based treatment may be the key to successfully quitting smoking A January 23rd article in Scienceline, an online health magazine published…

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Compulsive Overeating and Drug Addiction – The Surprising Parallels

Compulsive Overeating and Co-Occurring Disorders A recent Psychology Today article highlights the similarities between food addiction and drug addiction in an…

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A Tragedy Puts ADHD Medications in the Spotlight

A Tragedy Puts ADHD Medications in the Spotlight On Monday morning, the number one most emailed article on the The New…

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Don’t Let Opiate Addiction Affect the Health of the Next Generation

Opiate Addiction on the Rise in Pregnant Women A study published last spring in the Journal of the American Medical Association…

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Do I Have to Believe In God to Recover from Addiction?

Do I Have to Believe In God to Recover from Addiction? This is perhaps one of the longest running debates in…

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Busy Hands Relieve Anxiety

Busy Hands Relieve Anxiety Many times, when addicts are anxious, I encourage them to do something constructive with their hands. This…

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Overcoming Inflammation Through Healthy Eating – Renewed Efforts

Overcoming Inflammation Through Healthy Eating – Renewed Efforts I never expected to live past about twenty-five. I drank so heavily and…

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Avoiding Sleep Aid Addiction

Sleep disorders sometimes require medication, but when this medication is used incorrectly or habitually, it becomes possible for a dependency to develop. There are several natural methods you can try to help relax and prepare your body for a good night’s rest.

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