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Resources for Educating Loved Ones on Supporting People With Addiction: Organizations

September 14, 2017 September 14, 2017 / Family Resources

If you have a loved one or colleague who has addictive behaviors or is abusing alcohol or other drugs, you are probably struggling with how to address their addiction. Like many others who have walked this road, you don’t know how to help the person seek treatment, or how to communicate your concerns without angering …

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Men

September 13, 2017 September 13, 2017 / Mental Health

Men’s treatment centers across the United States are beginning to pay special attention to obsessive compulsive disorder. In recent years, researchers and mental health professionals have turned their focus to understanding and finding effective treatment options for people suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD. What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder …

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Pregnant Woman Dies of Heroin Overdose

September 6, 2017 September 6, 2017 / Heroin

“You suffer the rest of your life, you fight the rest of your life, and there’s only a few ways out of it: jails, institutions or death.” This is what Isaac Brello says about how heroin addiction overtakes you and rules your life at the cost of everything else — and he should know. His …

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‘Wet Brain’: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

September 5, 2017 September 5, 2017 / Mental Health

One of the saddest sights for any of us to see is someone who is staggering along the street, apparently drunk and out of control. We worry that person might fall and injure themselves and we fear for our own safety because, clearly, this person has had a lot to drink. What many people do …

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10 Ways to Thank Your Loved Ones for Supporting Your Addiction Recovery

September 1, 2017 September 1, 2017 / Recovery

When lost to addiction, you often hurt the ones you love. In recovery and aftercare programs, you will have the chance to show thanks to those who stood by you. Not only can it bolster your relationships with others, but it can also improve your relationship with yourself. “Addiction, at its core, is a constant …

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Dependent Personality Disorder in Men

August 30, 2017 August 30, 2017 / Mental Health

By Cynthia Sass (byline) Dependent Personality Disorder is characterized as an excessive reliance on another person to satisfy one’s own emotional and physical needs. There is an overwhelming desire to be taken care of and, essentially, to be told what to do and how to feel about even the simplest things. Making everyday decisions are …

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What’s Really in Cocaine? Dangerous Cutting Agents Used to Extend Profit

August 28, 2017 August 28, 2017 / Cocaine

Did you know that cocaine is sometimes used for legitimate medical purposes, primarily as a topical anesthetic? Most people don’t know this, because cocaine is mostly used as a recreational drug. When sold to people for recreational purposes, cocaine can be very dangerous. The dangers of using cocaine can include impaired judgement, engaging in risky …

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Coping with Chronic Pain: Safe Pain Management

August 25, 2017 August 25, 2017 / Prescription Drugs

Many people with addiction to drugs and alcohol started using substances to get relief from chronic pain — physical, emotional and psychological pain. Pain does funny things to your brain — it is very difficult to focus on anything else when you are coping with pain. Our instinct is to make the pain go away …

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Firefighters & Addiction: When the Heroes Need Help

August 24, 2017 August 24, 2017 / Addiction - Professionals

Many firefighters struggle with alcoholism or drug addiction. A 2012 study found that 56% of firefighters reported binge drinking in the past month. Other research shows that 29% of firefighters showed possible or probable signs of problematic alcohol use. There is a good explanation for why so many firefighters drink excessively or become addicted to …

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Healthy Habits & Lifestyle Changes

August 23, 2017 August 23, 2017 / Mental Health

Have you been overindulging in things — partying with alcohol and drugs or binging on food, shopping (or gambling) too much, or overdoing anything that feels unhealthy? If so, now might be the right time to make some lifestyle changes and get yourself back on track. If you have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, …

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