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The Risks of College Age Drinking

The Risks of College Age Drinking Intervention for binge drinking in college has shown to be successful, but only for a…

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The Truth about Pain Relief

The Truth about Pain Relief At addiction treatment centers across the nation, more and more individuals are being seen for opioid…

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Better Understanding PTSD

Better Understanding PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is usually associated with veterans returning from tours in Iraq, Afghanistan or other highly volatile…

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Man sitting at a table thinking about his aftercare plan after leaving Cliffside Malibu, an addiction treatment center in Malibu, California.
Alcohol Abuse may be Related to Personal Activity Levels

Alcohol Abuse may be Related to Personal Activity Levels There is some evidence that physical activity may benefit individuals who are…

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Alcohol Benefits to Health Not Accurate, Especially for the Elderly

Alcohol Benefits to Health Not Accurate, Especially for the Elderly For years, many people have argued about the benefits of drinking…

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Can a Psychedelic Trip Improve Your Mental Health?

Can a Psychedelic Trip Improve Your Mental Health? For thousands of years, shamans have used hallucinogenic plants to help individuals overcome…

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Stress Intensifies Pain Response

Stress Intensifies Pain Response A new study confirms that acute psychosocial stress has a dramatically negative effect on the body’s ability…

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Developing New Treatments for Depression

Developing New Treatments for Depression A new study by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) found that the measure…

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Could Drug Abuse be Influencing the War(s) in the Middle East?

Could Drug Abuse be Influencing the War(s) in the Middle East? The Middle East is dealing with an epidemic of methamphetamine…

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The Powerful Influence of Music on Health

The Powerful Influence of Music on Health Scientists have found some the strongest evidence yet that musical training in younger years…

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