Preventing Suicide – What You Should Know

Preventing Suicide in Addicts

Preventing Suicide – What You Should Know

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This is Part Two of a two-part series on Preventing Suicide Suicide is Shrouded in Mystery People end their lives for many different reasons. It may be because of financial stress, difficulties at work, a break-up or divorce, the loss of a child, chronic depression, a mental health disorder, an addiction, or simply because they […]

Suicide Prevention – What You Should Know

suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention – What You Should Know

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This is part-one of a two-part series on Suicide Prevention. Two Recent Suicides Have the World Talking   Recently, the world said goodbye to international icons Anthony Bourdain (one of the most beloved chefs in the world) and Kate Spade (a dearly loved fashion designer). Both Bourdain and Spade committed suicide within days of each […]

The Myth of the High-functioning Alcoholic

The Myth of the High-functioning Alcoholic

The Myth of the High-functioning Alcoholic

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We hear people talk about being a high-functioning alcoholic all the time. Some people even identify as being a high-functioning alcoholic. It is this idea that there are those who seem to able to drink excessively while maintaining a pretty manageable life, complete with achievement and successful family lives. I used to see myself this […]

Lifestyle Balance in Recovery

Lifestyle Balance in Recovery

Lifestyle Balance in Recovery

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Lifestyle Balance in Recovery – There are many things which seem obvious in life but are in fact deadly serious in recovery. Finding a balance in all things in our lifestyle is essential to continues recovery. For people who have not had problems with substance abuse, the “luxury” of over-doing it in one aspect of […]

Gabapentin – A New Drug of Abuse

Gabapentin – A New Drug of Abuse

Gabapentin – A New Drug of Abuse

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Have You Ever Heard of Gabapentin? Most people are at least somewhat familiar with addictive prescription medications like opioids (Hydrocodone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Codeine) and anti-anxiety meds (Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin). Have you ever heard of Gabapentin? Locales around the world – including the United States, Australia, and Asia – have reported that prescription drug […]

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