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A church in Alabama's Bible Belt. The state is home to more than 13,000 religious institutions. Leaders from them are being certified as recovery specialists, to better aid those with substance ...

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This column discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an ...

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Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.