Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD.  AUD is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not...
Depression

Depression

How to approach someone with depression Putting things off. Missing deadlines. Being indecisive. Hints you can use to help a friend or loved one who may be struggling If you’ve noticed these signs in a friend or loved one, chances are he or she may be showing signs of...
Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder

Millions of adolescents and adults are impacted by Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in the United States.  SUDs result from addiction to drugs, alcohol or tobacco and can affect people from all walks of life and all age groups.  SUDs are common, recurrent and...
Mindful Monday : Three Good Things

Mindful Monday : Three Good Things

Think About This In our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the things that go wrong and feel like we’re living under our own private rain cloud; at the same time, we tend to adapt to the good things and people in our lives, taking them for...
Anxiety : Myths vs. Reality

Anxiety : Myths vs. Reality

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the Unites States, affecting 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.1 Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet less than 40% of those suffering from anxiety get...
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