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Major Depressive Disorder Treatments

Reading time: 3 minDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, and throughout the year, know that you are not alone if you are struggling with depression or other mental health

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Reasoning with an Alcoholic

Reading time: 3 minSpoiler alert: disappointment awaits if you’re expecting a manual on “how to reason with an alcoholic.” Indeed, “reasoning with an alcoholic” is effectively a contradiction

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Is My Husband Using Drugs?

Reading time: 3 minIt can be difficult living with someone who is abusing a substance such as drugs or alcohol. When you are suspicious of their substance use,

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What are the Forms of Drug Abuse?

Reading time: 3 minUsing and abusing certain substances can be a serious issue, for an individual’s mental and physical health. While there are many terms that are used

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Anxiety During Alcohol Withdrawal

Reading time: 3 minApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. One important fact of alcohol use is the dependence that can result from excessive drinking. Alcohol causes changes in the

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Can Adderall Cause Liver Damage?

Reading time: 3 minThe prescription drug Adderall is typically used for medical purposes, to stimulate the central nervous system. Primarily prescribed for younger individuals who have been diagnosed

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Seeking Help for Self-Harm

Reading time: 3 minMarch is Self-Harm Awareness Month. There are many aspects of self-harm that most people try to keep hidden, out of a sense of shame or

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Do Women Relapse More Than Men?

Reading time: 3 minAddiction and overdoses continue to be serious issues in the US. Although there has been little research on the connection between gender differences and the