Dispose of unused or expired medications as safely as possible. 80% of heroin addicts started with prescription opioids, and many got their first dose from families’ medicine cabinets. In addition, accidental exposure to medication is a major source of unintentional poisonings.
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Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces
Coming in all shapes and sizes, houseplants add color and texture to the home. Studies point to houseplants as being good for your wellbeing too.
Addiction is a Family Disease
Addition is a family disease because family genetics are primarily responsible for determining who will have a problem with drugs and alcohol in their lifetime.
The Epidemic Before The Pandemic
Long before the coronavirus pandemic, the United States was fighting an opioid epidemic. In the year before COVID-19, the U.S. saw 10.3 million people misuse prescription opioids. Use these tips to help protect your loved ones from addiction.
How to Clean Your Cloth Face Mask
Cloth face coverings have become part of the wardrobe for many people venturing out in public. The CDC has provided a comprehensive set of guidelines for making, wearing, and caring for cloth face coverings.
Experiencing Food Through Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is the practice of enjoying food with understanding and self-compassion, the experience of eating without judgment or guilt. Mindful eating helps us reconnect with our inner signals about hunger and fullness.
How to Stop Stress Eating
Trying to stop stress eating? Use these tips to help keep stress eating or emotional eating in check.
How to Exercise at Home
Exercise anywhere, even from home! Use these home exercise tips to fit more exercise into your day.
How to Reduce Your Child’s Stress
Similar to adults, children experience worries and feel stress. Here are some ways you can take steps to manage or prevent your child from feeling too stressed.
Good Sleep Supports Good Health
Good health begins with good sleep. Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being. Fatigue and sleepiness can reduce productivity and increase the chance for accidents.
