The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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four stages of PTSD

What Are the Four Stages of PTSD?

What Are the Four Stages of PTSD? We often hear about PTSD in movies and television. Yet, they don’t always depict reality. For those living with PTSD in the real…

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Common Types of Depression

Most Common Types of Depression

Most Common Types of Depression Some people think about depression as an umbrella term covering all types. Or sometimes, they do not realize there are different depression categories. Some simply…

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LGBTQ Anxiety and Depression

LGBTQ Anxiety and Depression: Understanding and Overcoming

LGBTQ Anxiety and Depression: Understanding and Overcoming Statistics show that those within the LGBTQ community experience anxiety and mood disorders at higher rates than the general population. A variety of…

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What Events Cause PTSD?

What Events Cause PTSD?

What Events Cause PTSD? Many people don’t realize the origins of PTSD, which is post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of television shows, movies, and the media, many of us only relate…

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Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Some people feel they can overcome mood disorders without therapy. Because of the severity of the condition, though, bipolar disorder treatment is more of a necessity than luxury. Very few…

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9 Tips for Anxiety Relief

9 Tips for Anxiety Relief

9 Tips for Anxiety Relief Anxiety disorders affect more Americans than any other mental illness. It’s normal to feel a bit of worry, though, so using tips for anxiety relief…

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GAD

The Difference Between Normal Anxiety and GAD

Everyone has anxiety at some time or another. Whether it is from a stressful situation or the weight of everyday life - anxiety is a normal occurrence. Yet, there are…

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TroyOZ2.0

Escaping from Oz- A Bipolar Journey

I always seem to struggle, even now, being able to describe what a life of having bipolar disorder is like. How do I convey the challenge it is to just…

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Technology stress

Technology: Is It Negatively Affecting Your Daily Life?

Technology: love it or hate it, there is no denying that our entire world revolves around it. From ordering our morning coffee through an app and using computers for work,…

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