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I began microdosing to help with my PTSD. It made me better at my tech job — but I still have to be careful.
A tech worker from Atlanta started microdosing to help with her complex PTSD diagnosis and it impro…
Ananya Vahal
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Temperature's Toll: Hospitals see a surge in drug and alcohol abuse-related visits on hotter nights, study reveals
Research has established a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and a surge in hospital…
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Wendy Williams addresses alcohol abuse in Lifetime documentary, admits it's created a rift in the relationship with her son
The two-night documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" sees the TV show host open up about her depend…
Eve Crosbie
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Forget Dry January the One Week No Booze Method may be an easier way to reap the benefits of drinking less alcohol
Cutting back on drinking alcohol, even if we don't quite completely, can be great for our health. T…
Kashmira Gander
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Some people may love to abuse Costco's generous returns policy, but it's a genius business decision
The internet is awash with examples of customers abusing Costco's generous returns policy and bring…
Alexandra Bacon
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I quit alcohol after 30 years of misuse. I wanted to be more present and have a better relationship with my kids.
The author got drunk for the first time when at age 14. She ultimately wanted to change for her kid…
Leah Borski
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A woman who quit alcohol at 28 denied she had a problem for years, but now says there were 3 early signs of abuse
Sarah Levy, author of the new memoir "Drinking Games," says she looked put together, but frequently…
Anna Medaris
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Anna Medaris Miller
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When I stopped drinking, dating felt totally different. In sobriety, I had to be more vulnerable.
When I stopped drinking alcohol, dating was different. In sobriety, I learned not to settle, to sto…
Evan Lambert
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I got addicted to painkillers after a difficult childbirth. Years later, I'm finally sober.
A mom of three got addicted to painkillers and spent $1,400 a week on pills. She finally got sober …
Jane Ridley
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9 things people get wrong about sociopaths, according to a sociopath
Dr. Patric Gagne is a diagnosed sociopath and received a PhD in psychology, with a focus on sociopa…
Julia Pugachevsky
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My husband and I are recovering alcoholics and have been sober for 15 years. We still serve booze to our guests.
The couple have four children and have been sober for nearly 15 years. They want their children to …
Colleen Thomas
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Growing up with alcoholics affected my parenting style. Al-Anon has helped me become a better parent.
Al-Anon helps me integrate safe practices for parenting. It helps me set better boundaries for my k…
Anna Sullivan
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I saved over $300 by doing Dry January, and it's forcing me to rethink my values
Giving up or reducing your alcohol intake can save you thousands over the course of a year. Insider…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A controversial Hollywood psychiatrist conducted Bella Hadid's brain scans, inspiring the model to stop drinking
Dr. Daniel Amen, popular among celebrities, conducted brain scans that inspired Bella Hadid to quit…
Anna Medaris Miller
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8 reasons you're not losing weight when you give up alcohol for dry January
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Anna Medaris Miller
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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly said sobriety can be 'lonely' but she's 'in the best place mentally' since quitting alcohol
Holly Ramsay, 22, gave up alcohol over a year ago. She said it can be lonely for someone her age, b…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A psychologist who went viral posting 'Love Is Blind' takes says she regrets analyzing cast members after they told her about 'inhumane' conditions on the show
Dr. Isabelle Morley once analyzed "Love Is Blind" cast members' behavior. Now she has launched a no…
Julia Pugachevsky
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I was addicted to alcohol and didn't realize I had a problem. To quit, I had to work through my past trauma.
I developed an alcohol addiction and complex PTSD after a sexual assault. Trauma therapy helped me …
Sam Thomas
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Viral 'borg' drinks can contain up to 17 shots — more than enough to cause deadly alcohol poisoning
Borgs, or "black out rage gallons," prompted a warning from UMass after 28 ambulances were called t…