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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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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LGBTQ Anxiety and Depression: Understanding and Overcoming Statistics show that those within the LGBTQ community experience anxiety and mood disorders at higher rates than the general population. A variety of…
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What Events Cause PTSD? Many people don’t realize the origins of PTSD, which is post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of television shows, movies, and the media, many of us only relate…
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Some people feel they can overcome mood disorders without therapy. Because of the severity of the condition, though, bipolar disorder treatment is more of a necessity than luxury. Very few…
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9 Tips for Anxiety Relief Anxiety disorders affect more Americans than any other mental illness. It’s normal to feel a bit of worry, though, so using tips for anxiety relief…
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Happy February, Alumni! I know a lot of people associate February with love, but I also know that not everyone is in a romantic relationship. That’s the beauty of film,…
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