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Facts & Stats Behind Xanax

Xanax, formally know as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine, that is used to treat anxiety disorders including panic disorder. It is…

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The Difference Between Self-Harm and Attempted Suicide

Self-harm, also known as non suicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID), involves deliberately inflicting physical harm on oneself to cope with emotional distress….

National Suicide Prevention Week: September 9-15th 2018

September 9-15th is National Suicide Prevention week organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “If you have experienced the suicide…

EMDR for Substance Abuse Treatment

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was originally discovered as an approach to work with traumatic events. The American psychologist…

National Suicide Prevention Day 2018: Mental Health First Aid

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the United States and is the second leading cause of…

The Five Different Types of Alcohol Abuse Profiles

Alcohol abuse is more complicated than merely drinking too much. According to Penn State researchers, there may be five separate types…

Drugs of Abuse: Distinguishing Meth, Heroin, and Xanax

Methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax are all distinct drugs that have different impacts on the body and mind. Methamphetamine, otherwise known as…

National Suicide Month: Suicide Affects Everyone, Including Celebrities

Suicide and Celebrities National Suicide Month is September and 2018, in particular, has been an incredibly hard year for society across…

National Safety Month: Seeking Help For Substance Abuse on and off the Job

Who is affected? June is National Safety Month, an observance organized by the National Safety Council (NSC) with the goal of…

National Recovery Month: How to Be Successful in Recovery

How to Be Successful in Recovery September is National Recovery Month, initiated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration….

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