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The average twenty-something has a lot going on. Many are finishing college, forming a personal identity apart from the family unit, working through some of their first close relationships and starting a career. And since change can trigger a low mood, it isn’t surprising that people this age might struggle with some more...

Let’s face it; while AA and its multifarious 12-Step program offshoots tell us they are not religious, we know with only a discerning eye, as well as a bit of research, that the model—and each and every step—sprang up as a result of one man’s belief in the redemptive power of conversion experiences, specificall more...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching — a time when families and loved ones gather together to celebrate the holiday. But it can also be a stressful time for people with a loved one who’s battling substance abuse. (more…) more...

If you think that the worst thing about a big night of drinking is the next day’s hangover, you’re taking a very short-term view of things. The truth is that chronic heavy drinking produces a large number of health problems. Anemia Heavy drinking lowers your red blood cell count, which causes anemia. Red blood ce more...

In July 2014, Florida became the first state in the U.S. to create a health plan through Medicaid that is specifically designed for people with serious mental illnesses. Florida hopes that the new program will provide better care for people with serious mental illness while also using the state’s Medicaid funds more more...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Halloween has become one of the deadliest nights of the year, especially for drunk driving. In 2009, half of the traffic crash fatalities that occurred between 6:00pm on October 31st and 6:00am on November 1st resulted because of a person driving under th more...

Heroin, the one-time inner city drug, is rearing its ugly head around the country in nearly every city, suburb and rural village. Lee County in southwestern Florida is a prime example of this disturbing trend. Statistics show a sharp rise in heroin use there and law enforcement officials are making a record number of more...

It's no secret that it’s extremely difficult watching a loved one battle addiction. It’s a vicious disease that latches on and disrupts the lives of those struggling with it as well as the people around them. It causes numerous negative and harmful consequences to all parties along the way, and those left in its wa more...

This September marks the 25th annual National Recovery Month, a national observance to increase awareness about how addiction treatment and mental health services can help people struggling with substance abuse. This year’s theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak up, Reach Out” and encourages people to spea more...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, hyper-vigilance and nightmares. The worry over another unexpected or uncontrolled trauma makes it hard for PTSD sufferers to live a normal life. To take the edge off, get some sleep, and escape disturbing memor more...