“This Is Us” And Its Portrayal Of Addiction
Since their introduction to the TV viewing public in 2016, the Pearsons of This…
Indigenous Communities: Trauma, Mental Illness and Addiction
Perhaps no group has suffered more from stereotyping, and been as chronically misunderstood, as…
Coping With Depression When Everyone Around You Is Happy
What is Depression? So many people casually talk about being depressed, when what they…
The Mind-Body Link: How It Impacts Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Anna Runkle, a writer and coach specializing in trauma, developed adult-onset post-traumatic stress disorder…
When Hope Is Gone: Helping Addicts Who Are Considering Suicide
Suicide is a preventable tragedy. After it happens, everyone struggles to understand why. There…
The Importance Of Mental Health And Addiction Strategies In The Police
Police watch over public safety as the great overseers and law enforcement units of...
The Risk Of Addiction, Suicide And PTSD In The Military
“My head is filled with garbage—all these images, sounds, smells I can’t cut out....
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans...
When Helpers Need Help: Addiction In The Health Care Professions
Addiction does not discriminate among race, gender, ethnic background, disability, man, woman, or occupation....
Life’s Top 27 Stressors: Coping Without Drugs Or Alcohol
Stress: the bane of life. Richard S. Lazarus puts it concisely: stress is what...
Mental Health in the Workplace: do corporations take it seriously?
Mental health issues have a huge impact on our society. The implications can affect...
Talking To Children About Addiction And Mental Illness
Overview The relationship between mental illness and addiction to drugs and alcohol is a...
Which Occupations Have The Highest Rates Of Addiction?
There are a lot of different factors that can lead people to alcohol or...
The Evolution Of Addiction And Rehab
Addiction: A Historical Perspective Alcohol and Drug Addiction Drug and alcohol use dates back...
Addiction and Mental Illness: A Molotov Cocktail of Immense Proportions
Addiction and mental illness often seems to go hand in hand. Is there a proven link? To what extent does one cause the other? How can we help people with a dual diagnosis?
