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The Role of Anxiety in Addiction
People who struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol also experience a great deal of anxiety in their lives. Treatment for one condition responds better when …
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PTSD and Addiction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction frequently occur at the same time. They can happen regardless of age, race, gender, or economic status. Peop …
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Signs Your Loved Ones Might Be Struggling with Depression
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 17 million adults in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode per year. Abo …
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How to Cope With Your Mental Illness During the Holidays
Living with mental illness often makes daily life difficult. The holidays can present their own set of challenges when it comes to dealing with mental health di …
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Opioids and Benzos: Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse
The question of whether or not taking benzos and opioids in combination can be dangerous or not has been a topic of great interest in the past several years. St …
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Building a Brotherhood in Recovery: What Are The Benefits?
Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction proves to be a difficult task. It becomes even harder when a person feels they have to go it alone. Having someone who …
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How to Cope With Your Child’s Mental Illness
When you bring your baby home for the first time, you want to protect them from every possible danger in the world. You want to provide them with a bright futur …
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The Signs of Opioid Addiction in a Loved One
The idea of a loved one suffering from an opioid addiction frightens those who care about them. Family and friends may suspect someone in their lives has become …
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Adderall Addiction and the Dangers of This Amphetamine
Adderall addiction reports are often in the news. While many people take their prescriptions for Adderall as directed, abuse of the drug happens. Reports have s …
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Alternatives to Opioids: Managing Pain
Millions of Americans who suffer from pain each year seek out relief for it. Many rely on prescription opioids to help them get relief. Their pain may emanate f …
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5 Ways to Reduce Alcohol Cravings
Getting sober after battling alcohol use disorder is quite the accomplishment. It is one that not everyone gets the opportunity to realize. Chances are that if …
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Symptoms of Secondary Trauma and How it Contributes to Substance Abuse
Trauma is something that many people find to be inescapable. In fact, approximately 70% of all Americans experience at least one traumatic event in their lifeti …
