Though many parents are aware of the risks of intoxicants such as marijuana and alcohol, they often overlook the dangers of common household products like…
Though the novel coronavirus reached U.S. shores in January 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t significantly affect most people’s lives until March. Then, schools, professional sports…
When you participate in Alcoholics Anonymous or another 12-step program, you’ll become familiar with the quote, “If you have decided you want what we have…
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While completing an accredited treatment program is an essential first step in getting clean and sober, it’s only one part of the continuum of care.…
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If your loved one had a heart attack, you’d expect their doctor to treat it as a severe health problem. At minimum, a physician would…
Everyone experiences the occasional intrusive worry, but for someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, these thoughts can take over their daily routines and responsibilities. For example, if…