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Can Medications Be Gateway Drugs?
“Gateway drugs” are seemingly innocent or low-risk substances that lead people to taking stronger, more…
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Teens and Social Withdrawal
Teens can be particularly vulnerable to the lure of substance abuse for a variety of…
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Common Types of Psychiatric Illnesses
According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness, psychiatric illnesses contribute to the leading cause…
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Ring in the New Year: 2017 Resolutions When You’re in Recovery
The new year is a time for celebration and renewed hope. It’s also a time…
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Trauma Intensive Outpatient Programming
There are as many reasons why people develop problems with drugs or alcohol as there…
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What are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, often known as dual-diagnosis disorders, are present when an individual is diagnosed with…
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Psychiatric Illness: Certification in Mental Health First Aid
In an effort to promote mental health awareness and education, there are now free trainings…
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Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Teens
Young children and teens are not immune to mental illness. As with many other forms…
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