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Addiction-Based Artwork

An August 2020 exhibition at Post Pilgrim Gallery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featured over 25 pieces created by artists combating drug and alcohol addiction. The gallery, dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Native community of South Dakota, also provides an outlet for members of Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas to share their […]

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What Clothes Should I Bring to Rehab?

You are ready to enter treatment for your substance use disorder (SUD) and, after conducting research and consulting with mental health professionals, you’ve found the residential rehabilitation program that works for you. As you prepare to start your journey mentally and emotionally, you’ll realize that you need to prepare your belongings as well. No need […]

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Struggling With Substance Use Disorder

Struggling with Substance Use Disorder?

Struggling with substance use disorder can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but there is hope. At Silver Lining Recovery in Orange County, CA, we have a team of addiction experts who understand the challenges you or your loved one is facing with alcohol and drug abuse. We’re here to help you or your loved […]

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Individuals With Depression Use Humor to Cope

We all know the adage “laughter is the best medicine,” but for individuals struggling with depression, humor can be either a tool for healing or a method of hiding depressive symptoms. Recent studies on the intersection between depression and humor examine the behavioral patterns of individuals with depression. Results suggest that humor, when integrated into […]

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The Benefits of “Recovery Friendly” Workplaces for Individuals With Addiction

Recovery friendly workplaces (RFW) in New Hampshire are welcoming individuals in recovery to rejoin the workforce in a stable, healthy environment. These companies understand the immense emotional and mental strength of populations overcoming SUD and hope to provide jobs to those who may face discrimination elsewhere. What Is a Recovery Friendly Workplace? The Recovery Friendly […]

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Adulthood Stressors for Gifted Children

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) defines the gifted student as one “with… the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.” Studies of “gifted” children suggest that the pressure to achieve in adolescence can lead to stress, anxiety, and poor self-image, […]

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The Promise and Dangers of Addiction Treatment Brain Implants

Addiction is a brain disease. If a brain implant was able to treat someone’s addiction successfully, they could go through life as normally as possible without worrying about the possibility of a relapse. It is important to know that while brain implants can show promise in a person’s addiction recovery, it can lead to dangers […]

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What Happens When You Call a Mental Health Hotline

The current pandemic we are experiencing is leading to increased stress and anxiety in others. When you do not know who to turn to, there is always a mental health hotline to call. If you are experiencing the stress of job loss, loneliness, substance abuse, or fears of getting sick or dying, the mental health […]

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How Men’s Drinking Can Impact a Child’s Health Before Conception

Women are always told not to drink any alcoholic beverages during their pregnancy to avoid any complications or birth defects that can occur. While women should listen to this medical advice, a new study by the University of California revealed that men who consumed heavy amounts of alcohol can also bring negative effects to their […]

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How to Achieve Sobriety While in Quarantine

Being stuck in quarantine during the coronavirus epidemic can present a lot of challenges. Trying to achieve and maintain sobriety, while living alone in isolation and unable to attend A.A. meetings, for example, prove to be major obstacles faced by many recovering addicts and alcoholics during these difficult times. Discover ways that you can maintain […]

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