A nonprofit animal shelter partnered with the largest addiction program in Utah to keep pets safe for up to three months while their owners undergo treatment. Bella is one of the pets that have a safe place to stay while her owner is going through a difficult situation at home. […]
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Alcohol-Free Bar in Texas Fuels the Growing ‘Sober-Curious’ Movement
Music, talks, and the sounds of glasses clinking are part of the magic that bars offer. One bar in Austin, Texas, The Sans Bar, offers this full-package experience, but there’s one big difference from other bars: the glasses don’t contain alcoholic drinks. The owner of the bar, Chriss Marshall, opened […]
Veteran Donates 36 Acres of Land to Build Retreat for Homeless Vets Struggling with Addiction
Marty Weber and his longtime partner Jeff Poissant shared a lot of things in common. They owned a business together, loved spending time in nature, and both served in the US Army. And, most importantly, they loved each other a lot. Sadly, Poissant passed away several years ago after a […]
Mom Enforces Electronics Detox for Son & Is Amazed from the Transformation: ‘It’s Good to Have Him Back’
If you’re a parent, you may not be aware of the severity of your child’s attachment and dependence on electronics until you take them away. Susannah Lewis is a perfect example of this- one day, when her 8-year-old son got into trouble for staying on his iPod at midnight when […]
This Doctor Will Spend 40 Years in Prison because of Illegal Opioid Prescription of 500,000 Doses
Last Wednesday, former doctor Joel Smithers who ran a medical practice in Virginia was sentenced to 40 years in prison due to illegal opioid prescription. He faces a minimum sentence of two decades and a maximum of life. He was convicted on more than 800 counts of illegal distribution of […]
35-Year-Old Man Dies after Developing an Addiction to Energy Drinks
This mother, whose son died from too many energy drinks, is determined that no one else should endure losing their child in this way. Shani Clarke is the mother of the tragically passed away Michael who used to consume at least 4, 500 ml cans of energy drink per day, […]
Here’s What Smartphones Are Doing to Our Brains
Notifications, inboxes, e-mails, etc. are part of our daily lives and we live a much different life than previous generations. Now, we fall asleep and wake up with our phones and constantly check our Instagrams to see how many likes we received and how many messages we have in our […]
32-Year-Old Mother Fitted with Pacemaker because She Drank 6 Energy Drinks per Day
This 32-year-old woman has a warning for everyone: do not become addicted to energy drinks because your health may suffer. She learned this the hard way from her own experience with a serious health issue due to drinking a large amount of energy drinks on a daily basis. Samantha Sharpe, […]
Addicted to Sleeping Pills?! Try Out this Amazing Natural Remedy instead
Unfortunately, a lot of people are addicted to sleeping pills and if they do not have them on their bedroom stand, a good night’s sleep will not happen. Unfortunately, prolonged use of these meds can cause dependence and increases the tolerance to the medication. As a result, people end up […]
Every Time You Smoke, this Is what You Are Actually Consuming
Though a lot of smokers claim that cigarettes help them feel calmer, less stressed, and more focused, smoking is not good for our health and it is highly addictive! But, despite its known dangerous effects on the health, including higher risk of serious illnesses such as cancer, smoking has remained […]