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Unhappy Hour: 5 Changes To Your Body After Drinking Too Much

What's a few drinks with co-workers or friends while you're networking or enjoying a party? In the moment, nothing but casual fun (and maybe ... Read More

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What’s Worse: The Back Pain Or The Painkillers?

Millions of Americans with back pain take powerful and potentially addictive opioid painkillers. But in a new survey, many say the drugs ... Read More

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Opioid Addiction: 5 Things Everyone Should Know

I was scared and intimidated. I was standing in a cold and poorly lit hospital emergency room next to my father who was curled up on a ... Read More

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Opioids: Are You Using Them Safely?

Every 19 minutes, someone dies from an accidental opioid overdose, the CDC reports. Even more alarming? Though Americans represent only 5% ... Read More

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5 Signs You Need A Therapist

If you’re taking cues from reality TV, chances are you think therapy is a last resort effort to restore sanity. Only truth is, everyone ... Read More

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3 Steps To Get Through Alcohol Dependency

Are you dealing with alcohol dependency? Alcoholism has been a perennial problem affecting American society for decades. It has taken a ... Read More

Bobby Brown At 54: “God Isn’t Finished With Me Yet”

Singer Bobby Brown has been through a lot in life: From being a hit singer in a group, to being kicked out. Then going on a successful tour ... Read More

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Does Marijuana Use Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Bad news for Mary Jane enthusiasts. According to a study, pot could restrict blood flow to the brain, which in turn, may affect your memory ... Read More

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Is Marijuana Medicine? The Good & Bad

s Marijuana users beware and do your research before you use marijuana as medicine! The high may clear your mind or set you at ease. ... Read More

Diana Ross: Her Personal Journey Through ‘The Blues’

From the supergroup, The Supremes, to her solo career in music and film, legendary singer and performerDiana Ross has become a household ... Read More

Smokey Robinson: “I Almost Died”

Legendary singer and songwriter William "Smokey" Robinson contacted COVID after spending time on the road right before Christmas of 2020. ... Read More

What Are The Medication-Based Treatment Options For Opioid Addiction

Yesterday morning, I was seeing patients with a colleague of mine, a physician and medical director of a large clinic providing medical care ... Read More

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