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02Aug2024
Alcoholism, Blog, Drug Addiction, Mental Healh

Finding Happiness in the Little Things: Celebrating Happiness Happens Day

Happiness Happens Day is a wonderful reminder to celebrate the little moments of joy that life offers. It’s a day to focus on finding happiness and practicing gratitude for the simple pleasures that often go unnoticed. Whether it’s the warmth of the sun on your face, a kind word from a stranger, or the comfort of a cozy blanket, these small moments can bring a sense of contentment and joy. Finding happiness doesn’t always require grand achievements or major life changes. It can...
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21Oct2022
Alcoholism, Blog, Drug Addiction

How Mental Health Conditions Contribute to Substance Abuse

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports, “Nearly 7.4 million American adults suffer from both a mental health condition and a substance use disorderâ€. Living with comorbidities means living with co-occurring conditions that can drastically affect one’s quality of life. Many factors contribute to developing a dual diagnosis when someone suffers from a mental health condition and a substance abuse problem simultaneously. Environmental Factors Various environment...
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18Mar2017
Alcoholism, Blog

Alcoholism: The Debate Between Medical Condition and Choice

Did you know that the question of chronic excessive drinking being a choice or disease is hotly debated? Both sides of the debate make valid points, but ultimately each person will need to decide his or her stance on the subject. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) states that alcoholism is a disease that effects 17.6 million Americans. Each year, 88,000 deaths are related to excessive alcohol use making alcoholism the third most common cause of death from...
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Alcoholism, Blog, General News, Healthcare Professionals, Intervention, Lawyers October 14, 2015

Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction

It’s challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can start the road to recovery. But when it comes to addiction, the person with the problem often struggles to see it and acknowledge it. A more focused approach is often needed. You may need to join forces with others and take action through a formal intervention. Examples of addictions that may warrant an intervention include: Alcoholism Prescription drug abuse Stre...
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Alcoholism, Blog, Drug Addiction, General News, Healthcare Professionals, Intervention September 30, 2015

Alarm at Growing Addiction Problems Among Professionals

Experts are calling for urgent action to tackle the “significant challenge” of rising levels of alcoholism and substance abuse among professionals including doctors, dentists and lawyers. At the first international conference of its kind, in Ireland this weekend, there were calls for the UK government to help the silent mass of professionals who were “functioning alcoholics”. Rory O’Connor, the UK co-ordinator of health support programmes for dentists and veterinary...
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