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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Reading time: 3 minTrauma can affect every aspect of your life – from your relationships and emotional well-being to your ability to trust others or feel safe. Trauma

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Self-Injurious Behavior and Addiction

Reading time: 3 minMarch is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the emotional pain that often goes unseen. While many people associate self-injury with cutting,

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What Is a Dry Drunk?

Reading time: 2 minRecovering from alcohol use disorder requires more than quitting drinking – you’ll need to heal the underlying issues that contributed to addiction in the first

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Veteran Mental Health Resources

Reading time: 2 minMilitary service is one of the most honorable, yet demanding, careers you can choose. Service members put their lives on the line to protect their

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Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Reading time: 3 minChildren of Alcoholics Awareness Week (Feb. 9-15) shines a spotlight on the lasting effects of growing up in a household affected by addiction. For children

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Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Reading time: 2 minSynthetic drugs, also known as as “designer drugs,” are human-made substances designed to mimic the effects of natural drugs. Unlike traditional plant-derived substances, synthetic drugs

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Feeling Depressed After Drinking

Reading time: 3 minDo you frequently use alcohol to temporarily escape feelings of sadness, stress or anxiety? It might provide a fleeting sense of relief, but many people

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Manic Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder

Reading time: 2 minMany people believe manic depression and bipolar disorder are two separate mental health conditions. However, this is not the case. Manic depression was the original

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Adderall Abuse

Reading time: 2 minDoctors prescribe Adderall for people with ADHD and narcolepsy. However, this drug can be highly addictive and dangerous if you don’t have one of these