Verbal Abuse and Addiction

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"We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255." Abuse comes in many forms. Verbal abuse, which is a form of emotional abuse, strips a person's [...]

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Naloxone: Saving Lives

Drug Addiction / Cypress Lake Recovery

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 63,600 lives were lost to drug overdose in 2016, the most lethal year yet of the drug overdose epidemic. Over 100 people die of overdose in the United States every day. This national crisis has

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Can You Have Problems with Alcohol When You Don’t Drink Every Day?

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A person does not have to drink every day to develop problems with alcohol. Alcoholism is not defined by how often you drink but is more about the reasons you drink. A person who does not stop drinking, even when they face negative consequences, can have problems with alcohol. When a person drinks beyond his

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Grief Complicated by Addiction

Mental Health / Cypress Lake Recovery

If you are struggling with suicidal feelings, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Losing a loved one is never easy. Many people experience normal grief with a period of sadness, numbness, guilt, and anger. These feelings gradually subside and it is possible to accept the loss and

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PTSD: Through the Eyes of a Child

Mental Health / Cypress Lake Recovery

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects loved ones, family, and friends. People who struggle with PTSD often experience flashbacks and vivid memories of the trauma they experienced, which can resurface at any time. Many who suffer from PTSD become irritable, anxious, and turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate.

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Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness

Mental Health / Cypress Lake Recovery

Many people suffer from anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is a stigma surrounding mental illness. Sometimes, people will avoid a person with a mental health condition. They assume the person is unsafe to be around or could suddenly become violent. The stigma of mental illness can

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Why are Gateway Drugs Harmful?

Drug Addiction / Cypress Lake Recovery

A gateway drug is a substance that leads to the use of a more potent one. Marijuana has been labeled a gateway drug because people who use it often move on to use harder drugs that release a more intense feeling of euphoria. Alcohol and nicotine are also gateway drugs. Many adolescents start with alcohol

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How First Responders Deal with Trauma

Mental Health / Cypress Lake Recovery

Many first responders struggle with mental health issues such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to trauma exposure and traumatic emergency response situations. Addiction and mental health issues often have a direct relationship with one another as co-occurring issues.

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5 Warning Signs of a Gaming Addiction

Addiction Recovery / Cypress Lake Recovery

A gaming addiction can affect a person's physical and mental health, personal relationships, and work or school. A person who has a gaming addiction will continue to play despite the negative consequences it causes. Excessive gaming, whether played online or not, can lead to isolation, social anxiety, and depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently

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Suicide Prevention: Getting Past the Stigma of Asking for Help

Addiction Recovery / Cypress Lake Recovery

"We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)." September is national suicide prevention month. Sadly, it can be difficult for a person who suffers

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Verbal Abuse and Addiction

Naloxone: Saving Lives

Can You Have Problems with Alcohol When You Don’t Drink Every Day?

Grief Complicated by Addiction

PTSD: Through the Eyes of a Child

Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness

Why are Gateway Drugs Harmful?

How First Responders Deal with Trauma

5 Warning Signs of a Gaming Addiction

Suicide Prevention: Getting Past the Stigma of Asking for Help

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