“Everything in moderation, including moderation.” The above message is a simple directive: find a balance somewhere in between abstaining and bingeing. Practicing moderation, on the other hand, is a difficult process that is often not clearly-defined. As I look through the lens of addiction and compare moderation with abstinence, I see mostly gray area. For […]
Marijuana is one of the most abused substances in the United States. In 2018 alone, more than 11.8 million young adults reported using marijuana within the last year.[1] While many states have legalized marijuana for medical and even recreational use, it is still illegal on the federal level. Cannabis products contain two psychoactive compounds: tetrahydrocannabinol
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Singer Demi Lovato has had a long struggle with addiction, mental health, and an eating disorder. Demi has also been very vocal about showing support for those in recovery and advocating for those affected by mental health. After facing a near-fatal heroin/fentanyl overdose in 2018, Demi Lovato eventually turned to an approach that involves drinking
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In February 2021, Dr. Laura Berman, relationship expert and TV host, began speaking out and publicly grieving her 16-year-old son’s tragic, overdose death. Sammy, Dr. Berman’s deceased son, overdosed in his bedroom after purchasing Fentanyl-laced Xanax from a dealer via Snapchat.[1] Unfortunately, Sammy is not the only teenager this has happened to. In the past,
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