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Opioid Addiction in Tampa
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Across the nation, statistics report “Opioid addiction is driving [an] epidemic, with 18,893 overdose deaths related to prescription pain relievers, and 10,574 overdose deaths related…
Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
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If you’re thinking someone in your life is abusing prescription drugs, it’s important to observe their behavior and try to get them the proper help….
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Understanding OCD
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is defined by repetitive behaviors involved in reducing anxiety, as well as intrusive thoughts that…
Recovering from Alcohol Addiction a Day at a Time
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“Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined.” Recent studies show that thirty-two percent of heavy drinkers over the age of twelve have also…
Ways to Improve Mental Health
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“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope.” Do you remember the very first time you consciously recognized that you or someone close…
Teenage Marijuana Use: Effects on the Brain
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“Decision making, concentration, and memory can suffer for days after use, especially in regular users.” (http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana) In the United States, believe it or not, marijuana…
Depression Statistics in the State of Florida
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Shocking depression statistics from a report generated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) draw attention to the mental health of individuals…
Effects of Drug Addiction on the Brain
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Drug addiction can have a severe and lasting impact on one’s entire body, but perhaps most intensely affected is the brain. In fact, drugs can…
Diagnosing, Understanding And Treating Co-Occurring Disorders
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What A Co-Occurring Disorder Is Individuals who struggle with substance abuse sometimes struggle with mental health disorders as well. Called co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis,…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar disorder causes unpredictable mood swings, extraordinary fluctuations in energy and activity and an inability to perform routine daily tasks. Bipolar disorder is a serious…
Signs of Mental Illness
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Mental illnesses rarely appear suddenly. Very often, friends and family recognize the changes before one of these illnesses appear. People who suffer from mental disorders…