Hiking Appalachian Trail to Raise Recovery Awareness
Sobriety is no walk in the park, but then again some people do just that as part of their efforts to stay sober and active in their recovery, and one man has done a little more than the average afternoon stroll in regards to making a difference in the recovery community. One man from Connecticut . . . . Continue Reading
How Your Poop Could Help Cure Eating Disorders
A recent study is finally getting to the “gut” of eating disorders. New research reveals that gut microbes could be the reason why eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are difficult to treat. And your poop could help researchers find a cure. There are roughly over 30 million individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge . . . . Continue Reading
Stigmas About Mental Illness Being Contagious Causes Harm
“Don’t come too close to me. You’re sick.” We have all said something like this to a person who was visibly ill. We know illnesses like a bad cold or the flu can be contagious but what about mental illnesses? Despite compelling evidence that mental illnesses are not contagious, many still believe that being around a person . . . . Continue Reading
Perfect Timing: The Formula for a Perfect Day
Some say nothing and no one is really perfect, yet some believe everything is perfect in all its imperfections. Either way, there is always some value it striving for as much perfection as possible. So what could be wrong with doing your best to manifest a perfect day? There are various studies that have helped . . . . Continue Reading
Ohio Woman Invents App to Fight Heroin Addiction
The city of Marion, Ohio, just like a lot of cities all over America, has been torn apart by the devastation and demoralization caused by the surging opiate outbreak. With overdose death rates climbing to catastrophic rates all over the country, more and more people are stepping in and looking for answers. Now, one Marion, . . . . Continue Reading
Demi Lovato Discusses Seeing the Light after Relapse
Demi Lovato is an American pop icon as a singer, songwriter and actress who rose to prominence in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock in 2008, which led to her signing a record contract with Hollywood Records. Now at age 22 she has experience a lot in her time in the spotlight, including some . . . . Continue Reading
6 Things to Look for in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Dual diagnosis describes the coexisting struggle with both mental illness and drug/alcohol addiction. The relationship between the two is very complex, and a lot of the time people confuse the symptoms of one for another, so the treatment of people with dual diagnosis issues is more complicated than the treatment of either mental illness of addiction . . . . Continue Reading
Real Housewives’ Kim Richards Opens Up About Relapse
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was a reality television series that originally premiered back on October 14, 2010 as the sixth installment of the Real Housewives franchise, with 5 seasons starring a cast of upscale house wives who found themselves in constant throes of glitz, glamour and drama. One star of the series Kim Richards recently opened up . . . . Continue Reading
UNITE To Face Addiction Rally Calling for Action and Awareness in October
We have seen time and time again how addicts and alcoholics getting together to support each other can save lives. Every day groups gather in rooms all across the country to battle addiction. Throughout the year there are other organizations and movements gathering together to host events for their communities aimed at raising awareness to . . . . Continue Reading
Should Apple Let OxyContin Company Collect Data from Your iPhone?
Technology seems to be surpassing itself every day, with new inventions and innovations breaking the mold every time you turn around. I bet if you look at your smartphones they are cluttered with apps and information you know very little about or even never get used. As far as we have come with developing new . . . . Continue Reading