Posted on March 30 , 2020
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: March 30 How much alcohol is in one drink? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one drink is: • 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor or distilled spirits • 5 ounces of wine that has 12% alcohol content • 8 ounces […]
Posted on March 29 , 2020
National Vietnam War Veterans Day “War is hell.” – General William Tecumseh Sherman If an accomplished general thought that war was hell, it’s bad for everyone. Every year, on March 29th, we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor veterans of that war. For many veterans, Vietnam was a […]
Posted on March 26 , 2020
National Nutrition Month: Good Nutrition Helps in Healing and Curbs Cravings Good nutrition is essential for good health. Individuals who have substance use disorders (SUDs) tend to have limited or unhealthy diets, putting them at risk for malnutrition. That can result from drug-seeking behaviors. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can also […]
Posted on March 23 , 2020
Pete Davidson, Self-Injury, and Co-Occurring Disorders Some people who self-harm also have a substance use disorder. Some also have a co-occurring mental health issue, And some have all three. Pete Davidson, a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2014, publicly acknowledged he has borderline personality disorder (BPD)—a mental disorder […]
Posted on March 20 , 2020
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 20, 2020, was National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. First observed in 2007, the National Native HIV Network has been commemorating the day each year since. The mission of this day is to increase awareness within the Native American community about the disease and encourage […]
Posted on March 17 , 2020
St. Patrick’s Day: How About Some Dance Steps to Go with Your 12 Steps? For St. Patrick’s Day, how about celebrating with a bit of dance instead of a lot of green beer and whiskey? You may laugh at the suggestion, but if you’ve never danced before (or have let […]
Posted on March 16 , 2020
Brain Awareness Week March 16-22 is Brain Awareness Week (BAW), which isn’t intended to make people aware of their brains but rather to be aware of the importance and benefits of brain science research. 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of this commemoration. Research on the brain holds promise for treating, […]
Posted on March 15 , 2020
National Nutrition Month: Healthy Diet, Healthy You Substance abuse causes harm in many ways. One problem is that it often spurs poor and/or irregular eating habits. A proper diet provides nutrients to create energy, fight off infection, and keep organs functioning as they should. Depending on the substance people abuse, […]
Posted on March 13 , 2020
World Sleep Day Who doesn’t like to sleep? How many of us receive the sleep we actually need? Not enough of us. Many websites and products are devoted to the idea of sleep. Fast Company estimated that people spent $69.5 billion globally on products that promised better sleep in just […]
Posted on March 09 , 2020
Panic Day March 9th marks Panic Day. While few people celebrate the day and some may even find the idea of Panic Day kind of strange, it may not be a bad day to consider. Panic feels awful. Ask anyone who’s ever experienced a panic attack. Panic disorder is a […]
