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Study Finds Suicidal Ideation Nearly Doubled As Result Of Pandemic

Study Finds Suicidal Ideation Nearly Doubled As Result Of Pandemic When you are struggling with substance misuse or addiction, you are likely at an increased risk of suicide.  In scientific surveys, people who struggle with addiction report more feelings of deep depression and suicidal ideation than those suffering from mental health issues alone. Turning to… Continue Reading Study Finds Suicidal Ideation Nearly Doubled As Result Of Pandemic

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How Can My Family Heal From Addiction’s Effects

How Can My Family Heal From Addiction’s Effects Dealing with and healing from substance abuse isn’t a solitary process. Addiction not only affects the family member misusing substances, it affects the entire family.  When one person in a family is functioning at an impaired level, the other members of the family will often take on… Continue Reading How Can My Family Heal From Addiction’s Effects

Post Traumatic Stress PTS vs Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

PTS vs. PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress vs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: What Are the Differences?

Post-Traumatic Stress vs. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: What Are the Differences? Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are both mental health conditions that can occur after a dangerous or threatening experience.  Despite the similarities in their names, the conditions have a variety of differences. If you were to experience a scary event like a… Continue Reading PTS vs. PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress vs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: What Are the Differences?

Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel

Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel First responders and military personnel are some of the modern day heroes who choose to run towards emergency situations while everyone else is running away. They sacrifice, train, then dedicate and risk their lives to handling some of the most intense situations possible. It is no wonder… Continue Reading Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and Addiction The link between trauma and addiction can present itself as a destructive cycle.  The risk of substance abuse increases as a result of trauma. It’s important to note that substance abuse also heightens the chance of being re-traumatized.  Individuals abusing drugs or alcohol are less able to cope… Continue Reading Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction

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4 Commonly Overlooked Signs of PTSD

4 Commonly Overlooked Signs of PTSD Most people link post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to flashbacks, nightmares, and dramatic outbursts.  These are easily recognizable effects of past trauma. However, PTSD can manifest in a host of other ways that are often overlooked. These lesser-known symptoms impact a person’s everyday life and range from overall mood to… Continue Reading 4 Commonly Overlooked Signs of PTSD