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How Social Media Affects Your Perception of Alcohol

Social media websites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram give you a glimpse into all your friends’ most exciting experiences, including those that involve alcohol. Many advertisers and alcohol brands use social media platforms to target audiences and age groups who may buy and consume their products. The more time you spend on social media sites, … Read more

How to Deal with Grief and Alcoholism During the Holidays

You are not alone in sensing a challenging time of year: millions search for answers to holiday blues annually. We imagine happy families gathering around winter dinner tables with music, trees, and comfortable fires. Beneath the fantasy, however, lies something darker—conflict, strain, loneliness, and relapse.  The problem is often holiday stress and a silent grieving … Read more

Fitness in Recovery and Why It’s Important for Healing

Exercise offers countless benefits for people recovering from addiction—why many drug and alcohol rehab centers have on-site fitness centers and fitness programs. Exercise can reduce stress, regulate hormones and brain chemistry, and boost the immune system after being compromised by chronic drug and alcohol use. Continue reading to learn more about fitness benefits in recovery … Read more

What Happens When You Mix Alcohol and Zoloft?

Zoloft® (sertraline) is widely used to treat depression which affects an estimated 7.8% of U.S. adults per year. However, many people who use Zoloft are unaware that combining it with other substances may lead to harmful health consequences. Continue reading to learn more about the effects of mixing Zoloft with alcohol and what you can … Read more

What Drug Recovery Means as a Single Parent

Raising children is one of the most precious experiences we can have. Yet, it can also be one of the most difficult, especially if you are a single parent. To add insult to injury, what can make rearing a child on your own even harder is when you struggle with substance use disorders. This may … Read more

Warning Signs of Alcoholism

Alcoholism affects millions of Americans, which is why it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether someone you care about is struggling with this disease and needs help. However, knowing how to identify signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction can help you determine whether you or a loved one is at risk. Continue reading to … Read more

Will Quitting Alcohol Improve My Mental Health?

When consumed in small or moderate amounts, alcohol can often produce pleasurable short-term effects. It can make you feel happy, relaxed, and outgoing. However, when consumed in high amounts regularly for an extended period, alcohol can start taking a toll on your mental health and make you more susceptible to conditions like depression and anxiety. … Read more

10 Ways Going to the Gym Can Help With Mental Health

Nearly all medical organizations are united when it comes to the health benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity gets recommended by the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Sports Medicine, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and the list goes on. Exercise benefits a person’s body from head … Read more