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How Important is Compassion in the Healing Process?

People on Autism Spectrum at Increased Risk for Substance Abuse

People on Autism Spectrum at Increased Risk for Substance Abuse Generally, people on the autism spectrum tend to be personally cautious…

This Father’s Day, For the First Time, I Am Terrified

This Father’s Day, For the First Time, I Am Terrified This Father’s Day, for the first time in my life, I…

Synthetic Drug Use Skyrocketing, Targeting Young Users

Synthetic Drug Use Skyrocketing, Targeting Young Users A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows…

For Addiction Treatment, Not All Mindfulness Strategies are Created Equal

For Addiction Treatment, Not All Mindfulness Strategies are Created Equal When included in addiction treatment and relapse prevention programs, mindfulness and…

Abuse, Neglect and Alcohol Addiction: How Your Childhood Influences Adult Drinking

Abuse, Neglect and Alcohol Addiction: How Your Childhood Influences Adult Drinking Somewhere south of a sunny childhood are emotional and physical…

Study: Fighting in Families Before and After Father’s Alcohol Treatment

Study: Fighting in Families Before and After Father’s Alcohol Treatment I’m a person with substance use disorder in recovery. I speak…

How Safe is Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis?

How Safe is Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis? In California, Hawaii and Washington, the percentage of fatally injured drivers with…

Studies Show Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on the Brain

Studies Show Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on the Brain With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington and Colorado, questions about…

100,000-Person Study Shows Your Psych Meds Can Kill You

100,000-Person Study Shows Your Psych Meds Can Kill You Sleep aids are a more than $2 billion per year industry. Forecasts…

Can Alcoholics Ever Drink Moderately?

Can Alcoholics Ever Drink Moderately? When you’re sober, it’s so easy to tell yourself you’ll have just one drink. Or if…

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