Mental Health
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The Turning Point: How My Parents’ Decision Saved My Life
Each day felt like a relentless cycle, a monotonous loop of self-destructive habits that I couldn’t seem to escape. It…
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Battling the Bottle: Naomi’s Story
Naomi’s story is a poignant journey through the depths of alcohol addiction, a struggle that has persisted for several years,…
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To Feed My Addiction I Stole iPhones and Galaxy S3 Phones Worth Over $20,000 – Ken
Waking up in the throes of addiction, usually between 8 and 9 in the morning, was a painful and agonizing…
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Writing My Own Script: Stephanie’s Fight Against Genetic Predisposition to Addiction
Indeed, the specter of addiction seemed to loom ominously over my family tree, a haunting legacy that cast a shadow…
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How OxyContin Ruined My Productive Years – Michel
“Over the span of four to five years, my life had become entangled with a dangerous routine of substance use,…
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The Dairy of a Depressed Drug Addict
“In the throes of my addiction, I found myself trapped in a relentless and unforgiving cycle. Each day began with…
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What is the #NIHHEAL Initiative? The Research Response to the Opioid Epidemic
The NIH HEAL Initiative, also known as the Helping to End Addiction Long-termSM Initiative, is a comprehensive research effort launched…
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Hiding Places 0:60 – SAMHSA
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is a U.S. government agency that provides resources and support for individuals…
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Screening and Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, often referred to as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, can present complex challenges in…
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Tobacco, Marijuana, and the Risk of Depression and Anxiety
A recent study involving nearly 54,000 U.S. adults has shed light on the potential link between the co-use of tobacco…
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