Alcohol has been a common staple in households across the world for centuries. Even today, alcohol is widely available in supermarkets, restaurants, and even movie theaters. The ease of availability can make alcohol seem like a much safer substance than it is. While most people know that this substance is addictive, they may not know…
In a study conducted by Dr. Scott G. Weiner, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts, one in ten Massachusetts patients who were saved from an overdose by the lifesaving drug Narcan went on to die within a year. The study followed what happened to thousands of patients who received the drug Naloxone, also known…
As we all know, making New Year resolutions is a common practice. A new year is seen by many as a new beginning and a chance to improve on the previous year. Those in recovery know all too well that change, a new start, and letting go of old behaviors is important. Sonja Lyumbomirski a…