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Serotonin and dopamine are two chemical compounds that naturally occur in our bodies and frequently take center stage in the...

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Stress inoculation training is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been proven useful for treating post-traumatic stress disorder...

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Roughly 1% to 3% of all pregnant women in the U.S. abuse a prescription pain medication at least once. Significant...

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By Sherrie Cassel Once upon a time there was a mom and a boy. They loved each other fiercely, even...

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By Sherrie Cassel Once upon a time there was a mom and a boy. They loved each other fiercely, even...

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For anyone with an addiction, grief and loss are significant triggers for relapse. What are the stages of grief and...

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Surveys and statistics provide hard facts regarding the drug epidemic gripping America. State-specific statistics exist, but they are often buried...

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Admitting you have an addiction is tough. Asking for help can be even tougher. Realizing that you might have a...

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Vicodin and alcohol can be a dangerous combination. Both carry risks when taken independently, but the way they interact in...

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Getting clean and sober is hard work, and there will be dark times as well as triumphs along the way....

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