Anorexia Symptoms: How to Help Prevent and Treat Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are devastating, so knowledge of anorexia symptoms can be essential to help prevent the onset of the beginning stages of unhealthy eating behaviors that may lead to the disorder.

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 Anorexia Symptoms: How to Help Prevent and Treat Eating Disorders

The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 2

What exactly are the effects of heroin addiction? Heroin is considered a downer, meaning that it alters the brain to make the person feel drowsy, relaxed, and in a state of euphoria.

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 The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 2

The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 1

There used to be a cookie cutter image of what a heroin addict looked like, as if there was an accurate depiction of what a person suffering from the disease of addiction should look like.

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 The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 1

Children’s Mental Health Week: Kate Middleton Promotes Place2Be

Last week the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton announced Place2Be would be introducing United Kingdom’s first Children’s Mental Health Week starting on February 16 – 22.

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 Children’s Mental Health Week: Kate Middleton Promotes Place2Be

Artist, Plastic Jesus, Displays Life-Size Oscar Statues Doing Drugs

The placement of this statue was no coincidence, as it happens to be situated down the street from where the red carpet would lie and celebrities would parade during the Annual Academy Awards this past Sunday, February 22.

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 Artist, Plastic Jesus, Displays Life-Size Oscar Statues Doing Drugs

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Chill Out

"Sometimes you just need a moment to stop thinking/reacting and chill out." - Watershed Ashling

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 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Chill Out

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015: “I Had No Idea…”

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, a 2011 report found eating disorders affect 30 million people at some point in their life time.

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015: “I Had No Idea…”

Most Popular Drinking Days in Winter

What are the most popular drinking days out of the year?  It turns out that the most common days to drink alcohol during the year all fall within the winter season.

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 Most Popular Drinking Days in Winter

David Carr, Journalist for NY Times, Dead at 58

 In just moments prior to his death, Carr was in the midst of conducting a double interview with Oscar-nominated director and producer, Laura Poitras, and award-winning columnist, Glenn Greenwald, about their documentary, Citizenfour, which came out last November.

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  David Carr, Journalist for NY Times, Dead at 58

Are They Using? Signs of Lying In Active Addiction – The Watershed

There are some certain signs of lying that can be a major tip off that your loved one may be using substances.

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 Are They Using? Signs of Lying In Active Addiction – The Watershed

CARP: Palm Beach County’s Drug Rehabilitation Center Closing

CARP Inc., a well-known non-profit treatment center in Palm Beach County, FL, announced recently that it will be closing its doors for good.

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CARP: Palm Beach County’s Drug Rehabilitation Center Closing

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Overcome Obstacles

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” —Rikki Rogers

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 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Overcome Obstacles

Marijuana Vending Machines Make Their Way to Seattle

Can you imagine being able to use a marijuana vending machine similar to how you would use a soda machine?

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 Marijuana Vending Machines Make Their Way to Seattle

Addicted To Sex: Falling In Lust vs. Love and Signs of Sex Addiction

Are you addicted to sex and mistaking it for love?

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 Addicted To Sex: Falling In Lust vs. Love and Signs of Sex Addiction

Are You Suffering from Love Addiction and Co-Dependency?

 Who wouldn’t want to be desired, loved, accepted, and understood by another? But engaging in unhealthy codependent behaviors could cause you more harm than you think.

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 Are You Suffering from Love Addiction and Co-Dependency?

Fear of Friday the 13th: Let Go of Irrational Thoughts

 Do you have a fear of Friday the 13th? If you do, you’re not alone – there’s even a word for it: friggatriskaidekaphobia.

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Fear of Friday the 13th: Let Go of Irrational Thoughts

Can The Signs Of The Zodiac Say Something About Your Drinking Habits?

Can the signs of the zodiac determine anything about your drinking habits?

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 Can The Signs Of The Zodiac Say Something About Your Drinking Habits?

Gov. Christie Spotlights New Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plans

Two plans were revealed by Gov. Christie to improve substance use disorder treatment and minimize the state’s current upsetting drug crisis.

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 Gov. Christie Spotlights New Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plans

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Love On

"No matter what anyone tells you, love is action. How you love is a big indicator on how you feel about yourself and the person you state that you love." - Watershed Ashling

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 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Love On

Anthem Hacked: One of the Worst Major Insurance Hacks Ever

BREAKING NEWS: Anthem has been hacked!

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 Anthem Hacked: One of the Worst Major Insurance Hacks Ever

UFC Drug Testing: Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva Test Positive

This was a rough week for UFC drug testing.  Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz fought one another in the octagon Saturday, but they also both failed their recent drug screenings.

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 UFC Drug Testing: Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva Test Positive

Ohio Marijuana Laws: Will It Be Legal In 2015?

Ohio marijuana laws could be changing by the end of the year if petitions, like Responsible Ohio, get enough signatures before November voting.  If approved, Ohio could be the fifth state in the country to legalize marijuana.

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 Ohio Marijuana Laws: Will It Be Legal In 2015?

Josh Gordon Suspended, Breaks NFL Substance Abuse Policy Third Time

NFL Wide Receiver Josh Gordon suspended a third time for breaking substance abuse policy. This past week, the Cleveland Browns athlete again violated the NFL’s substance abuse policy, resulting in at least a 1 year suspension without pay from the league.

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 Josh Gordon Suspended, Breaks NFL Substance Abuse Policy Third Time

Do I Have A Drinking Problem? 10 Signs That You May Need To Quit

Many drinkers can relate to questioning whether they are truly suffering from alcoholism or alcohol abuse.  Symptoms can seem similar and both issues are severe, but they are different.

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Do I Have A Drinking Problem? 10 Signs That You May Need To Quit

Federal Report Reveals Prevalence of Death from Alcohol Poisoning

For the first time in a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted an analysis of America’s struggle with alcohol poisoning by tallying such incidents for the entire population.

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 Federal Report Reveals Prevalence of Death from Alcohol Poisoning

Colorado Requests Permission for Marijuana Research At Colleges

Despite the drug being legalized in the state of Colorado, marijuana research has been scant, and conclusive studies on the properties of the substance remain few and far between.

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Colorado Requests Permission for Marijuana Research At Colleges