Abusing drugs and alcohol affects every bodily function, and can be especially detrimental to certain organs and systems. While some of these issues are well known, such as liver disease from excessive alcohol use, other…
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When a person experiences a fear of a specific thing or circumstance that is not logically associated with an actual threat, this fear may be defined as a phobia. Phobias can create crippling anxiety and…
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Our society has a way of incorporating alcohol into just about everything, and this is never so clear as when you are newly sober. For people who have been living with high-functioning alcohol addiction for…
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Substance abuse among adolescents is a persistent problem in the US, and often leads to life-changing consequences. For teenage girls who experience underage pregnancy, the stress and unique challenges of adolescent motherhood can contribute to…
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Women are drinking at higher rates than ever before, and mothers are no exception. Drinking is sometimes considered an essential part of motherhood, touted as life’s solution to being overworked and overwhelmed. Women sometimes encourage…
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Aside from the many physical consequences of addiction, substance abuse can lead to mental and emotional side effects. These symptoms may be concealed by the user or can become so severe that friends, family, and…
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