Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Men and Trauma: The Unique Risks Traumatizing events can cause significant mental health issues for anyone. When looking at men and trauma, though, several concerning issues stand out. Social, environmental,…
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How Can You Tell If Someone Has PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that has serious side effects. The symptoms start after the person has…
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What Are the Effects of PTSD? PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is a condition that affects people from all walks of life, not just those in combat. You…
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Secondary Trauma: Definitions, Causes and How to Get Help Experiencing traumatizing events first-hand can lead to many unhealthy mental health outcomes. Unfortunately, these outcomes sometimes extend beyond the initial victims…
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10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Depression Whether it’s you or someone you love, we all know someone with depression. The problem is that there is a stigma attached depression….
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Minority Stress: Causes, Outcomes and Treatment Options America recently experienced its highest spike in hate crimes in over a decade. Mental health issues linked to minority stress, however, are not…
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Can Depression Really Kill You? Many people with depression find treatment plans that allow them to live a fulfilling life. And while that is the goal of most people, there…
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What Are the Four Stages of PTSD? We often hear about PTSD in movies and television. Yet, they don’t always depict reality. For those living with PTSD in the real…
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Most Common Types of Depression Some people think about depression as an umbrella term covering all types. Or sometimes, they do not realize there are different depression categories. Some simply…
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