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There are several reasons why athletes rely on medications, steroids or other substances in order to keep playing. To be the best, they have to…
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato It’s always sad hearing…
When we see yet another #MeToo headline rush past the floodgates, it’s tempting to speculate, “We are living in crazy times. Why is all this…
Let’s get down to brass tacks: for most people, substance abuse is not a well-understood disease. Getting help feels daunting and foreign. Loved ones often…
It’s been painful for us to read news outlets buzzing about opiate addiction in wake of the White House’s announcement last week. We agree that…
Scenario: You’re at a friend’s party full of liquor, beer, and weed. Maybe you don’t smoke, but you’ll gladly take some shots with your friends.…
I could start a rumor and say Blake Lively had an addiction problem which is why she doesn’t drink and you’d probably believe me. Addiction…
You go to an AA meeting and you hear everyone around you introduce themselves as addicts. “Hi, I’m Danny and I’m an alcoholic.” As you’re…
By now we’ve all heard that President Trump decided against declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency… and then proceeded to declare the emergency later…