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Jenny Weatherall

Mental Health

Can Video Games Help With Mental Health?

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October 18, 2021

Throughout the 90s, there was a long slew of headlines as the video game industry was figuring out how to regulate itself. It was a back-and-forth volley every week…

Recovery

Tips for Preparing to Go to Substance Abuse Rehab

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August 17, 2021

Making the decision to pursue recovery from substance dependence is a huge step in and of itself. In addition, the uncertainty of the situation can be challenging to handle…

Recovery

The 12 Steps Meets Harm Reduction — A Fresh Way to Look at the Steps

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July 28, 2021

In the world of recovery, many people are familiar with the globally accepted 12 steps implemented in many addiction treatments and support groups. While these principles work for many,…

Recovery

Challenges to Addiction Recovery During Covid-19 and Beyond

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July 15, 2021

COVID-19 has come with a multitude of new obstacles that have affected everybody’s lives differently. Adjusting your everyday life constantly to adapt to what seems like never-ending change can…

Recovery

How Practicing Mindfulness Can Strengthen Addiction Recovery

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June 3, 2021

 

Addiction is widely regarded as a terrible disease, yet it remains very misunderstood. Most of us understand the way physical dependency works. However, the truth of the matter is…