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Depression is the most common mental health issue facing adults in our country. Fortunately, it is very treatable. However, many individuals, especially men, don’t seek...
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By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to seek help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult. Denial, rationalization, and avoidance mark the...
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People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of their life. By Chaunie Brusie You may have heard...
Pell City Addiction Treatment – A Recovery Story
I started drinking heavily around the age of 21. I knew alcohol wasn’t helping me live my best life, but I never felt able to control it so I continued drinking. I was...
Can we talk about alcoholism and Anthony Bourdain?
Food writer Hadley Tomicki, with his daughter, takes a photo Monday of a new mural of Anthony Bourdain on a wall of a Santa Monica, Calif., restaurant. Celebrity...
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How Do You Help Someone on Drugs who Doesn't Want Help? You know that your loved one needs to stop abusing drugs or alcohol and have confronted him or her about it....
What is the Difference Between a Slip and Relapse?
What Does Relapse Mean in Drug Use or Alcohol? Relapse in drug use refers to the return to drug use after a period of abstinence or reduced use. It can be a...
HALT: The Dangers of Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness
The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent...
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Why do some nurses have Substance Abuse problems? People are often surprised to learn that substance abuse in nursing is fairly common. Especially when they’re in the...
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