Growing up is hard, and family isn’t always easy. As tensions build between family members, communication becomes more complex, and frustration can accumulate to the point where the household is no longer a healthy living environment. Sometimes, family tensions can become so strained that running away seems like the only option. It could also be…
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Like many people, maybe you think having one drink too many is just harmless fun. But is it? While drinking alcohol is widely accepted in society, there is such a thing as drinking too much. Sometimes, the result is a hangover; other times, it’s poisoning. However, many of us may be unable to identify if…
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Drug addiction affects more than just the individual who is doing drugs. It impacts their family, loved ones, and the community. When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they often isolate themselves from others because of their drug activity. This puts a wedge between them and their family and impacts your relationships. Family therapy, with its…
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While having a family is an adventure, that does not mean it is always a fun adventure. Anyone who has fought with their sibling, parent, or child knows that a significant aspect of being a part of a family is working through the problems that family members have with one another. However, the answers to…
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Although many of us are aware of disordered eating, we tend to misunderstand the conditions. For instance, there’s a common misconception that women are the only ones who can have disordered eating, but many men struggle as well. Another misconception is that the primary form of disordered eating comes from a lack of eating rather…
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Cocaine has been a popular party and club scene drug since the 70s, and its popularity in pop culture contributes significantly to this. Cocaine is a stimulant with high rates of addiction, and in modern times it can be especially dangerous, as the people selling it often cut it with hazardous things like fentanyl to…
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Life is a journey that is filled with ups and downs. It is through these experiences that people develop coping mechanisms and support systems. Typically, these ups and downs are more than enough for the average person to handle, but sometimes, in extreme cases, the lows of life can be too much for even the…
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Living with a mental illness can be an incredibly taxing experience. Not only because of its effects on the brain and body but also because of the stigma surrounding it. Finding even momentary relief from symptoms can be challenging when struggling with mental illness without professional help. Treatment for mental illness provides patients with the…
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Mind-altering substances, such as drugs and alcohol, can be taken for a wide variety of reasons. It may be to celebrate a special occasion, to unwind after an unruly day, or to briefly escape one’s problems. Unfortunately, long-term excessive use of these substances can lead to addiction, which is guaranteed to cause more problems than…
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Many of those struggling with addiction also face serious mental health challenges. Depression and anxiety, for example, are common problems for those experiencing substance abuse. For some, they may have turned to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication to deal with their mental health issues. For others, abusing drugs or alcohol may have…
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