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Kyle Overcame his Denial of Mental Illness

"Get over it." "It's not that bad." "I'm fine." Phrases such as these are used to shrug off the seriousness of a mental illness. People with mental disorders and their...

Emergency Responders and Law Enforcement

Emergency responders and law enforcement are continuously in traumatic circumstances. They are required to remain calm in these turbulent situations, so hiding their...

How to tell if Someone has Relapsed

Once a loved one has successfully completed treatment and is living in recovery, we often feel relief, jubilation, and pride. There is always an underlying fear,...

Depression and Chemical Dependency

As the late actor Robin Williams knew, chemical dependency and depression often go hand in hand. To alleviate the symptoms of depression, many people turn to...

Living with Trauma: Abuse in a Family

Psychological trauma is non-physical damage to a person who has experienced a extremely distressing event. People with psychological trauma are emotionally detached...

Teens and OTC Drug Abuse

It used to be that parents feared their teenagers were experimenting with the marijuana or cocaine. Today, it’s NyQuil and Robitussin. A growing number of teens are...

Addicted Brain: Understanding the Insanity

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Many people with addictions can identify with the above quote. They abuse drugs or...

Different Levels of Addiction Treatment

First, congratulations on finding the strength to admit your addiction. Now your task is to find an addiction treatment as well as the symptoms of withdrawal. Everyone...

Military Service Members Combating Addiction

Addressing the Unique Needs of Military Service Men and Women Combating a Hidden Enemy: Addiction Perceived weakness causes issues in combat situations, so military...

Drug Addiction Signs

Is your drug use spinning out of control? Is your loved one more than a casual drug user? Drug addiction can grasp someone slowly or suddenly. Recognizing drug...

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