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What is the Drug of Choice for Your Generation?

[caption id="attachment_23873" align="aligncenter" width="723"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Can you think of anything that was cool in the 80s and 90s that isn’t cool now?... Learn More

Alcohol and Heart Disease: The Cardiovascular Damage of Drinking

Author: Justin Mckibben Almost a year ago, I walked into a local urgent care clinic with a knot in my chest. I had been experiencing palpitations and chest tightness on-and-off for a month or more, and this particular morning my... Learn More

Family of Chris Cornell Believe Anxiety Drugs Caused Singer’s Death Author: Justin Mckibben Since late last week, the tragic story of the sudden death of rock legend Chris Cornell has taken some heartbreaking and bewildering turns. While the initial reports held no details of the singer’s unexpected death, more recent... Learn More

Should I Drink in Front of My Loved One in Recovery?

[caption id="attachment_22021" align="aligncenter" width="439"] Dug and Heidi McGuirk answer "Should I Drink in Front of My Loved One in Recovery?"[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Dug and Heidi McGuirk, who run the Revolutionary Family program for Palm Healthcare, recently answered, “Should I... Learn More

Does ADHD Lead to Substance Abuse? Author: Shernide Delva According to research, 25 percent of adults treated for alcohol and substance abuse have ADHD. The two often go hand in hand, according to WebMD. Common hallmarks of ADHD such as low attention span and impulsiveness make... Learn More

Gucci Mane Reflects on PTSD and Past Drug Addiction Struggles [caption id="attachment_21011" align="aligncenter" width="469"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Rapper Gucci Mane recently opened up about his struggles with mental health. He discussed his... Learn More

The Connection Between Foster Care and Drug Addiction [caption id="attachment_20985" align="aligncenter" width="314"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva The narrative of the orphan child has never been a positive one. We've all... Learn More

Delray Beach Sees Record-Breaking 88 Overdoses in October Author: Shernide Delva If you think the addiction epidemic is getting any better, think again. The total number of overdoses in Delray Beach, FL topped off at a record-breaking 88 for the month of October. That number includes the five... Learn More

Shia LaBeouf Talks Giving Up Alcohol Author: Shernide Delva Whether you remember him from Even Stevens, or from Transformers, Shia LaBeouf has had a long career so far in Hollywood. In his twenties, he scored a role with Steven Spielberg on the fourth Indiana Jones and... Learn More

All About the High Functioning Addict [caption id="attachment_20044" align="aligncenter" width="467"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva You wake up at 8 a.m. sharp, jump in the shower, eat breakfast, watch... Learn More

The Two Types of Alcoholic Brains Author: Shernide Delva There are two sides to every story, and when it comes to alcoholism, the same saying holds truth. A new study examined the changes in the brain that makes a person prone to alcoholism. What they discovered... Learn More

Many States Banning New Powdered Alcohol Product Palcohol Author: Shernide Delva More and more states are banning the powdered substance known as “the Kool-Aid for underage drinkers.' The substance, Palcohol, is essentially a powdered version of alcohol intended to be mixed with beverages like soda or fruit juice. One... Learn More

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