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Have a Healthy and Happy Holiday!
John Bathen | 20 December

The holidays are a time of great emotion. Those emotions can be enchanting or somber. Recovery is different for every

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Does Empathy Play a Role in Relapse?
John Bathen | 19 December

Having empathy, or understanding another person’s thoughts, feelings, emotions and point of view, is usually a good thing. In fact,

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Should Doctor Visits Include a Drinking Checkup?
John Bathen | 12 December

The United States Preventative Service Task is urging all primary care physicians to give adults, ages 21 to 64, a

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Study Reveals Five Types of Problem Drinkers
John Bathen | 5 December

We already know that treating alcohol use disorders is complicated – but now a new study says it may even

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Sufentanil, Fentanyl’s Cousin Approved by FDA
John Bathen | 29 November

Fentanyl has been credited with fueling the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. In the midst of the national

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Nurse Burnout: What You Need to Know
John Bathen | 28 November

Burnout is a growing concern among nurses. Long shifts of 12 or more hours can lead to exhaustion and stress.

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Stay-Sober Tips for Turkey Day
John Bathen | 20 November

Whether you’re about to spend your first Thanksgiving post-rehab or have several Turkey Days under your belt, these stay-sober tips

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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2019
John Bathen | 20 November

Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th is the premiere event of Trans Awareness Week running from November 12th – 19th,

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exercise guidelines
Are You Moving Enough? New Physical Exercise Guidelines Released
John Bathen | 14 November

Making physical activity a regular part of your new sober life is perhaps one of the best things you can

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Honoring Veteran’s Day
John Bathen | 12 November

On Veteran’s Day, we honor the sacrifice millions of veterans have made physically and mentally. Too often, the wounds of

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