More than 23 million Americans have struggled with drug abuse at some point in their lives and more than 14.5 million have an alcohol use disorder.[1,2] Each and every one of these individuals has family, friends, or other loved ones who have been deeply affected by their substance abuse. Sadly, very few people who struggle […]
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Tim Clay was exposed to substances at a young age. Having experienced childhood trauma, he was faced with the overwhelming desire to cope and numb the pain he was feeling. This desired carried him into adulthood. He discovered even more avenues to numb and escape from the deep pain he was experiencing which he defines
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As soon as you think you are up to date on the latest trend people are using to get drunk quickly or to cure their hangover, a new fad pops into the headlines. You’ve heard of wine decanters and aerators to make your wine taste better. You’ve also heard of quick-fix hangover cures like taking
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It may start innocently enough. Perhaps a child sees their parent regularly grab a couple of tablets from a prescription pill bottle and gets curious. Maybe a classmate dares a teen to down a mystery capsule and the teen doesn’t want to be labelled a chicken. It could be that an adolescent is bored and
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November is the awareness month for both lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)–two life-threatening health conditions that can make breathing difficult by compromising the integrity of the lungs. The lungs are important organs in the human body. They transfer oxygen into the bloodstream, supplying oxygen to your entire body. Without your lungs, you
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Delivery services have become an integral part of many people’s lives. Between Amazon Prime, UberEats, Doordash, and Instacart, people can get almost anything delivered right to their front door. And, with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people at home more and away from busy stores, more and more industries are moving towards a business model that
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Many of us may have sat through a drug prevention assembly where the professionals or advocates come and explain to you or your children how to say, “no” to drugs. At the time, you may have paid attention, and then had a quick 5-minute chat with your child thinking “my child is very responsible and
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Substance use is rampant in Alabama today, enslaving the lives of countless individuals from all walks of life. This can be seen specifically with opioid misuse among individuals of varying social standings. One of the most dangerous aspects of substance use is the misconception around the word ‘addiction’ which comes to dictate the way individuals
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According to the National Institute of Health’s 2019 Monitoring the Future survey, 11.7% of 12th graders reported vaping nicotine on a daily basis, and 25.5% reported vaping nicotine in the past month.[1] As vaping continues to become a widespread issue in middle and high schools across the nation, parents, communities, and schools alike are looking
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Co-Occurring Disorders Have you ever heard of rheumatic fever? Chances are, you haven’t. Rheumatic fever results from improperly treated scarlet fever, which is now considered a very rare condition in the medical field. Travel back to 1970 when the conditions were more common and you’ll find a physician named A.R. Feinstein who worked closely with
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