Sports betting has been around for as long as organized sports have existed. Since ancient times, spectators found that betting on a contest’s outcome made things a lot more interesting. For many sports fans, placing a small wager on a game is a fun way to get more involved. However, the problem with gambling is the insidious…
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It’s painful seeing someone you love self-destruct due to addiction. When your child is addicted to methamphetamine, you’re forced to witness them say and do things you never thought possible. Even if your child appears healthy, meth addiction can send them down a road of financial ruin, severe psychotic side effects and serious health complications.…
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There is a relatively new opioid analgesic on the market – and its fatal impact is rising as the drug, isotonitazene, grows in popularity. Isotonitazene is now linked to between 40 and 50 overdose deaths every month across the U.S., a sharp rise from its six fatalities each month last summer. What is this new…
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How do you support someone with PTSD? How do you make things better when a friend has survived the unthinkable? Friendship is a combination of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Friends are the people you know you can turn to when life knocks you down. While you may know how to be…
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The fastest-growing drug problem in the United States isn’t meth, heroin or cocaine — it’s prescription drugs. Many young people hold the mistaken belief that prescription drugs are less harmful and less addictive than illicit drugs. Sadly, this misconception can lead to heartbreak and years of addiction. If your teenager is popping pills, it’s time…
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For many people, the holidays are a chance to celebrate and reconnect with family and friends. Food, drink and lively conversations flow freely. It’s normal to indulge in all sorts of foods and beverages, and overdoing it is not uncommon. However, you may notice a family member is acting a bit odd or has changed…
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Addiction is a heartbreaking disease, especially when you’re addicted to a substance that’s supposed to support your health and wellbeing. Trazadone is a medication that helps people struggling with depression or difficulties sleeping. Unfortunately, prescription trazodone can be abused. Some people take advantage of the drug’s calming properties for recreational use. Other people don’t follow…
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Kids today love video games more than ever. Gaming is a huge part of your child’s generation and how they relate to their friends. Whether it’s a new release or an old favorite, your child may talk about gaming with their friends, discuss tactics online and, of course, play for seemingly endless hours. There reaches…
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The kids that grew up playing video games are now adults who continue to enjoy this pastime. Sadly, some of these individuals now struggle with a gaming disorder. When your spouse is addicted to video games, it can feel like their console or computer is a third person in your relationship. Their compulsion to game becomes…
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Dad gets home from work, gives you and your mom a quick peck on the cheek and then heads to the basement where his game awaits. This scenario is becoming all too common as gaming addiction increases among young and old alike. While compulsive gaming is more common among young adults, men who grew up playing…
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