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Near-death experiences are a topic of growing interest and popularity, especially on the heels of popular movies and books that recount out-of-body experienc...

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OVERCOMING ADDICTION If you are trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs over a long period of time, it is important to develop a drug-free lifes...

OVERCOMING ADDICTION Many women recover from alcohol and drug addiction by making a decision to replace their addictions with new lifestyles. Contrary to pop...

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Psychology While you might have noticed that smarter people seem to drink more alcohol than people who are not so smart it’s probably not something you’ve t...

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Mental illness refers to mental health conditions that have a negative effect on the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. Just like the phrase “phys...

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Most adolescents find obtaining alcohol very easy and one reason is many of them get their alcohol from a convenient source: their own homes. Teens often fi...

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THIS IS REAL LIFE Warning: This story discusses the topics of trauma, alcohol, and triggers. Please be cautious reading this story if these topics are trigge...

Addiction recovery is never easy. Not for the person fighting back their addiction, and not for the family members who support them.