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Is Binge-Watching Bad For Your Mental Health?

Is Binge-Watching Bad For Your Mental Health?

For many of us, this situation sounds all too familiar. … 408 adults from all over North America were surveyed in regards to the way they watch TV. … At the same time, we must remember that full-fledged television addiction (like …
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CDC Releases Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a guideline for clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain that is not associated with cancer, palliative care, or end-of-life care. The guideline is intended to ensure that clinicians and patients consider safer and more effective treatment options for pain management, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the number of p
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Demi Lovato Is Four Years Sober And That’s Something To Celebrate

Demi Lovato’s time spent in the “La La Land” machine has not been without its struggles. But the “Confident” singer has made her painful experiences into something beautiful, channeling her hardships into music. Now, Lovato is stopping to reflect on a major accomplishment: her sobriety.  On Tuesday, the former Disney star revealed that it’s her four-year sober anniversary. “This last yea
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Why the ‘Disease Model’ Fails to Convince Americans That Addiction Is a Health Issue

By Maia Szalavitz These days, everyone from Obama’s “drug czar” Michael Botticelli to former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie strenuously emphasizes that addiction is a disease, not a sin. Such proclamations have been earnestly made for over two centuries now, starting with physician and Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Rush in the early 1800s. Indeed, the American Medic
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Alcohol Research UK publishes new report charting 30 years of impact in alcohol research

This report shows that through dedicated research funding we can make a real difference in shaping the field of alcohol harm reduction.
During our 30 year history, we have brought together almost 1,000 of the most committed and innovative researchers from across the UK to develop new research and initiatives that play a crucial part in expanding knowledge and insight in the alcohol field. We’re
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