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Millennials Affected by Opioid Epidemic
John Bathen | 20 June

  If you’re a millennial, chances are you’ve been impacted by our country’s devastating opioid epidemic. In fact, a recent

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Summer Sober Fun Near Seabrook
John Bathen | 13 June

The first day of summer is roughly a week away and it’s a good time to start planning some sober

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questions to ask when searching for a rehabilitation program that best suits you:
5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Researching Addiction Treatment Centers
John Bathen | 7 June

Recently, HBO’S John Oliver aired a segment highlighting the unchecked substance abuse rehabilitation market. The clip forced viewers to become

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Men’s Health Month: Men and Addiction
John Bathen | 6 June

Men and women are far from equal when it comes to addiction and addiction treatment. In fact, researchers are continually

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Overdoses on ADHD Drugs on the Rise
John Bathen | 23 May

The number of U.S. kids overdosing on drugs prescribed for ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is on the rise, according to recent

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National Prevention Week 2018
John Bathen | 18 May

May 13-19th, 2018 is nationally recognized as Prevention Week. This week, designed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

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Study: Strength Training Can Reduce Depression Symptoms
John Bathen | 16 May

If lifting weights isn’t part of your recovery to-dos, you might want to add it, especially if you’re struggling with

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Synthetic Opioids Involved in More Deaths Than Prescription Opioids
John Bathen | 9 May

More Americans are dying due to synthetic drugs like fentanyl than heroin or prescription opioids, according to a new report

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How Addiction is Portrayed in the Media
John Bathen | 4 May

Addiction is often depicted on television in either a watered down or exaggerated manner. Directors arrange scenes suited for families

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5 Key Areas for Better Mental Health
John Bathen | 2 May

Since May is Mental Health Month, led by Mental Health America (MHA), we thought we’d take some time to discuss

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Have you re-enrolled for Medicaid? Learn more about changes that could affect your coverage.