Abstinence is key to recovery. But for many people with an opiate addiction, issues with chronic pain can be a real challenge to long-term sobriety. That makes finding effective non-opiate painkiller options a driving concern in recovery. Fortunately, there are safe and effective solutions for chronic pain that won't ... Read More
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Non-Opiate Painkiller Options for People in Recovery
How Britney Spears Became a “Conservatee” — and What the Term Means
Britney Spears has been of the most successful pop singers in music history as a solo act. However, she's also been one of the most controversial celebrities in the music industry. Many have watched and shared their opinions on her personal struggles and Britney Spears' addiction and mental health, which is still a ... Read More
10 Resolutions for Mental Health and Recovery
If you're going through a mental health or a recovery journey, you understand the importance of a fresh start. Taking the time to identify that you want to change and create better, healthier habits is an integral part of bettering ourselves as human beings. And while a fresh start can happen at just about any time, ... Read More
The Disturbing Link Between Celebrities and Suicide
People make the decision to take their own lives every day, which is a tragic part of the reality we live in. But it can seem like celebrity suicides occur at a higher rate than people who aren't famous or have a following. There may be a simple reason for this. After all, if someone we don't know commits suicide, ... Read More
Will Antidepressants Make Me Feel Flat?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 13% of American adults use antidepressants. They're beneficial in helping people struggling with depression alleviate the symptoms, but many people considering the prospect of using these drugs worry about feeling emotionally numb when taking ... Read More
One Man’s Secret to Higher Emotional IQ
Emotional intelligence is a key component of success in work and in personal life. Thanks to an unfair stereotype, it's also an area in which men tend to be viewed as less competent than women. That stereotype is false: While women, generally speaking, seem to be more comfortable expressing their emotions, men score as ... Read More
Will Bipolar Meds Dull My Creative Edge?
There's a common misconception that bipolar medication, and even other mental health medications, can dull a person's creative edge. You often see this in movies or television shows where characters are depicted taking medication for their disorder and becoming a shell of who they used to be. Or, you have celebrities ... Read More
What It’s Like to Face “Daily” Depression, According to Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has been in the spotlight for the better part of the past two decades, but there's much more to this pop star-turned-talk show host than what meets the eye. In recent years, the singer has been more open with the details of her personal life. Kelly Clarkson's wise words on mental health can resonate with ... Read More