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Are You “Addicted” to Staying Connected?

Are You “Addicted” to Staying Connected? Can people be addicted to playing computer games or checking Facebook or email? Almost all…

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Better Treatment for Veterans with PTSD

Better Treatment for Veterans with PTSD Many American veterans and their families must deal with mental health disorders associated with serving…

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Alcoholism in Hispanic Communities

Alcoholism in Hispanic Communities Culture is a more important indicator than race when it comes to the potential of developing a…

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Society’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing

Society’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing A new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study suggests that…

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Why Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment

Why Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment The first step in recovery is recognizing that a problem exists,…

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Stemming the Rising Tide of Heroin Abuse

Stemming the Rising Tide of Heroin Abuse Why has heroin abuse skyrocketed, who is using it, and what can be done…

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Suicide and Mental Health

Suicide and Mental Health Suicide is a major public health concern. Estimates indicate that around 38,000 people die by suicide each…

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Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In recent years, the mental health profession has refined its diagnosis and treatment of Post-Traumatic…

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Understanding the Relationship between Depression and Exercise

Understanding the Relationship between Depression and Exercise The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, more than 350 million people of…

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Does Clonidine Work Managing Withdrawal Symptoms?
Grandparents in Need of Help: Addiction and the Elderly

Grandparents in Need of Help: Addiction and the Elderly We often ignore troubling behavior in older people, letting these behaviors slide…

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