Addiction and Pregnancy Substance abuse is always harmful, but women who use substances during pregnancy are placing two lives at risk. In the United States, the prevalence of drug use among pregnant women is on the rise. Although addiction is a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease, there is hope for pregnant women and their babies.…
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PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health disorder that impacts those who have suffered from a traumatic event. It does not impact everyone who has gone through a traumatic event and can naturally resolve within a few months or become a chronic issue. When PTSD does occur, some people will end up turning…
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Addiction can happen to just about anyone. When it does, rehabilitation is the best way to start the path to recovery. However, this is just the beginning for them. It’s not possible to be instantly done with addiction, and rehab is not going to cure them completely. Instead, it’s a good idea to be as…
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Marijuana use continues to be a hot topic. Legalization, allowing its use as well as dictating restrictions around its use have normalized this drug. However, despite it now being legal, it’s still a dangerous drug that can have harmful side effects, especially for teens and younger adults. Learn more about the potential impacts of marijuana…
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Steps You Should Take to Help You Achieve This Goal Addiction is a problem that may affect anyone. There are no distinctions when it comes to age, race, social status, religion, ethnicity, or any other demographic. If you wish to become sober in 2020 and stay that way, there are certain steps you can take…
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Recent studies have shown that there is a clear connection between mental health issues and addictions. While someone with a mental health issue isn’t guaranteed to have an addiction, and those suffering from addiction aren’t guaranteed to have mental health issues, the two are often diagnosed together. To treat one issue will likely mean treating…
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