In: Substance Abuse
September is Recovery Month
September is Recovery Month Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, substance abuse prevention…
Read MoreAvoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction
Avoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying…
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On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa
On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa I first answered Africa’s siren song in 1992,…
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Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life
Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life According to a new study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, people with…
Read MoreImprove Addiction Recovery with Mindfulness
Improve Addiction Recovery with Mindfulness Addiction has generally been characterized as a chronic relapsing condition, causing physical or psychological need for…
Read MoreSynthetic Marijuana Facts
Synthetic Marijuana Facts Synthetic marijuana is very different from marijuana. Called by names like Spice, K2, No More Mr. Nice Guy,…
Read MoreScreening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments
Screening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments Drug-related emergency department (ED) visits have steadily increased, with substance users relying heavily on…
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Edible Pot: One Problem of Marijuana Legalization
Edible Pot: One Problem of Marijuana Legalization The Colorado marijuana industry has produced marijuana-infused edible products that are so tasty,…
Read MoreTragic Reality of Substance Abuse in South Africa
Tragic Reality of Substance Abuse in South Africa South Africa, a giant in the global drug trade, is at breaking point…
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PTSD and the Children of Veterans
PTSD and the Children of Veterans PTSD not only affects veterans, but the families of veterans also can feel its “aftershocks”…
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