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Why Individualized Care Is Best for Attorneys
Attorneys make powerful contributions to society and the legal system. But how effectively can they contribute when impaired by alcohol or drug use? Nearly everyone knows someone who has dealt…
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Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
A person struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) may experience significant barriers to recovery that may range from social support to lack of quality treatment options. One common barrier…
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Can You Treat Drug Addiction with Vivitrol?
As people, we may be different for a variety of reasons. But a common denominator amongst us is the existence of stress in our lives and how it impacts mental…
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Better Recovery With Medically Supervised Detox
The effects of alcohol account for one in three emergency room visits every year. This is due in part to the effects of alcohol detox and withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal is…
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Stress And Alcohol Abuse Are A Dangerous Combination
Everyone faces stress on some level every day, and everyone develops individual techniques and coping mechanisms for handling different kinds of stress. Some stress is moderate yet persistent over time,…
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis And Co-Occurring Disorders In Addiction Treatment
Addiction is primarily a mental health condition, and the chemical dependency a drug creates often pales in comparison to the strength of the psychological hold an addictive substance can have…
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How Media Impressions Negatively Influence Relationships
The media makes many events – holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays – reasons to celebrate relationships. They depict the occasion as an opportunity to show appreciation for your significant other and…
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The Severity of Drug Addiction in Lawyers
Drug abuse is a large economic concern in the United States. Most illegal drug users are employed, but the abuse of substances leads to losses in productivity. It’s not just…
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Bipolar Disorder Leaves Teens In Danger Of Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which the sufferer experiences extreme shifts in mood and energy. A person with the disorder will go through periods of elevated and energetic moods,…
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