Inspire Malibu Blog

Daylight Saving Time – Why “Fall Back” and “Spring Forward” Impact Health

December 5, 2018

With the recent "fall back" with the clocks in November, most of the nation welcomed a precious extra hour of ...
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Substance Use and Mental Health Awareness Events Calendar

November 28, 2018

Millions of Americans are touched by substance use and mental health issues every single day. People in the throes of ...
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Great American Smokeout – The 3rd Thursday of November

November 14, 2018

Great American Smokeout - 3rd Thursday in November

November 15, 2018 It's almost unfathomable to believe that big tobacco companies used to advertise cigarettes in national television commercials ...
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The Gabapentin High – Misuse and Abuse of Neurontin Painkiller on the Rise

November 7, 2018

The medication Gabapentin (Neurontin) is considered a safe, non-addictive alternative to opioid painkillers. Recently, though, law enforcement and health care ...
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9 Movies About Borderline Personality Disorder

October 31, 2018

Bipolar Personality Disorder Films and Movies

The stigma associated with poor mental health in the United States and other societies around the world, is all too ...
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Alcohol and Antibiotics: A Problem Combination?

October 24, 2018

Is it Safe to Mix Alcohol and Antibiotics?

One of the most serious public health challenges in the world is the over-prescribing of antibiotics. Data suggests that general ...
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Red Ribbon Week in October – Drug Free America

October 17, 2018

Red Ribbon Week 2018 - Life is Your Journey, Travel Drug-Free

October 23 – 31, 2018 "Life is Your Journey, Travel Drug-Free" Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that takes ...
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October is Depression Awareness Month: Educate, Elevate and Participate

October 10, 2018

Despite how it might feel to those experiencing it, there's no shame in suffering from depression. It is one of ...
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Mental Illness Awareness Week and National Depression Screening Day

October 4, 2018

The fall months signal a change in the weather, the coming holidays, and an end to yet another year. This ...
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Opioid Addiction Therapy Drug Patent For Purdue Pharma?

September 26, 2018

Opioid Drug Therapy Patent - Purdue Pharma

The stark reality of the opioid crisis in America is that more than 115 people die every day as a ...
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September is Pain Awareness Month: Understanding Chronic Pain

September 20, 2018

Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the United States. According to the National Center ...
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National Suicide Prevention Week – What Can You Do to Help?

September 12, 2018

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) declared this year’s Suicide Prevention Week theme "The Power of Connection." In 2018, ...
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