Although “lapse” and “relapse” are terms that are used interchangeably, they aren’t the same thing. A lapse is a slip-up, or an instance of using drugs or alcohol again once in recovery. A relapse, on the other hand, is the recurrence of an addiction, characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol abuse despite negative consequences. While…
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Red Bull, the progenitor of energy drinks, was introduced in the United States in 1997, and since then, the market has exploded with hundreds of brands of energy drinks, most of which are heavily marketed toward young males. With names like AMP Energy, Full Throttle and Cocaine, it’s no surprise that these drinks may contain…
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Ingredients 1 bag of green beans, trimmed 1/2 tbsp garlic puree 1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth Olive oil Salt Pine nuts Boil the broth in a pot or pan on med/high heat. Add beans and a pinch of salt depending on the strength of flavor of your broth. Cover and stir the…
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Around 14.2 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 20 engaged in binge drinking in 2013, and 1.4 million engaged in heavy drinking. Recognizing the signs of underage alcohol abuse and knowing where to turn for help is essential for ensuring early treatment for an alcohol use disorder. Health Risks of…
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Learning to cope with your teen’s addiction can be overwhelming. All of a sudden, you’re tasked with the job of confronting your teen about their substance abuse, finding a facility and choosing treatment programs. This can trigger many confusing and frightening emotions that it can become easy to let things slip through the cracks, including…
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Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 lemon 1 tbsp garlic puree 4 garlic cloves Fresh basil, chopped Fresh oregano Salt Pepper Olive oil Place chicken breasts in a bowl. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, then add salt, pepper, oregano, basil and garlic puree. Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon and mix the ingredients thoroughly. Place…
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Did you know that nearly 25% of high school students have used some type of tobacco product in the last month? Or that 1 out of every 3 of those teens will die of a smoke-related disease? That means approximately 1 out of every 13 of today’s teens will die prematurely. For what? To look…
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Ingredients 5 Large Yukon Gold potatoes 1-2 tbsp garlic puree 1/2-1 tbsp paprika Salt, to taste Olive oil Rinse potatoes. Cut into 1 inch squares. Toss in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the potatoes. Add salt to taste. Add paprika and garlic and thoroughly mix until evenly coated…
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Holistic addiction treatments and therapies are becoming increasingly popular and is quickly losing its title as an “alternative” treatment and moving into a more conventional role. Holistic treatment brings teens back to the basics: healing the mind and the body through healthy, safe experiences. It isn’t just about becoming sober, it is about improving lives…
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One quarter of children and adolescents in the U.S. experience a traumatic event before they turn 16, according to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). When that traumatic event results in victimization, whether through physical, emotional or sexual abuse or the witnessing of another’s trauma, such as in the case of domestic violence, the…
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