According to recent studies, about one-third of Americans deal with chronic stress, noting how stress, in particular, impacts their physical …
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In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it’s crucial to spotlight an issue that profoundly affects our veterans: substance abuse. …
In the high-stakes world of professional wrestling, where physical prowess and charismatic personas capture global audiences, few stories resonate with …
January brings a wave of resolutions, with many choosing to abstain from alcohol in what’s popularly known as “Dry January.” …
Employment plays a crucial role in the recovery process for individuals struggling with addiction. Fortunately, federal laws such as the …
As we embrace the new year, many in our Tampa Bay community are participating in Dry January, a commitment to …
Baclofen is a medication widely used in the United States, with millions of prescriptions filled each year. It helps people …
The holiday season can be a challenging time for those in recovery. With social gatherings often centered around alcohol and …
Paxlovid has emerged as a key player in the antiviral space, offering a new layer of defense for those affected …
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In This Article: Gabapentin is safe to use as directed, but it can cause several mild to severe side effects Combining alcohol and gabapentin can increase the severity of certain side effects of both, such as drowsiness If you take gabapent…
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Many of us have a tendency to form unhealthy attachments to our emotions, and among the feelings we commonly become unhealthily attached to are our guilt, shame and self-blame. We instinctively blame ourselves for things that aren’t our fault. We …
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When we are working towards recovery, it is often after years of suffering with addictions, depression and other mental health issues. Oftentimes we’ve been struggling so long we feel fed up. We want to feel better as quickly as possible, which is…
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we use the term “rock bottom,” we’re referring to that point we reach in our addiction where we simply can’t go any …
Rhinophyma is the medical term for “ alcoholic nose”, or “drinker’s nose.” This is a skin disorder commonly identified by a red, misshapen, bumpy nose. Due to the symptoms of rhinophyma, people often believed this condition was caused by alcoholism…
Fear has a way of overtaking us and making such an impact on our lives that we feel there’s nothing we can do anything about it. Our fears contribute to our mental health issues such as our depression and anxiety, and they become these invisible…
When we experience something traumatic, we are usually deeply impacted by it, and sometimes there is considerable damage done to our mental, emotional and physical health. Over time, we can become desensitized to trauma in various ways. We start…
The belief systems we carry with us into adulthood are often formed during our childhoods. We inherit them from our families. We develop them on our own from our own experiences and unique perspectives. We adopt other people’s beliefs as our own…
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