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Insurance
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The Effect of Traumatic Experiences on Firefighters
For many firefighters, being exposed to trauma is part of the job description. In fact, in more and more fire departments, firefighters also act as paramedics who need to respond…
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Stages of Addiction Relapse to Watch Out for in a Loved One
You watched your loved one fade away as their addiction took over. But after enrolling in treatment, they emerged out of the dark and became the person you once knew….
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How Long Does It Take to Become an Alcoholic?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, roughly 7% of adults over the age of 18 have a drinking problem. This doesn’t mean that everyone who drinks…
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PTSD Awareness Month: How to Help Someone with PTSD
PTDS is a post-traumatic stress disorder which is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a stressful, life-threatening, and terrifying situation.
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Pregnancy and Addiction: Birth Defects Caused by Drugs
Knowing what are teratogenic drugs and how they are directly responsible for causing birth defects is crucial for minimizing the risks associated with pregnancy.
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Opioid Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Effects And Help
Opioid addiction is a chronic disease that causes health, social, and economic degradation. Read our article to learn more about signs, symptoms, and effects.
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April Alcohol Awareness Month: 10 Facts About Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse is a disease and disorder of the mind; it is much more common than alcoholism. Before you take the next drink, have these facts in mind.
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The Link Between Alcohol and Sexual Assault
Different types of risk factors can cause sexual assault: individual, family, community, and societal factors. Find out what part alcohol plays in that.
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Addiction and Celebrities: Who is Saving our Superstars?
The pressures of stardom can turn an honest prescription for a medical problem into addiction. Here is the list of celebrities who struggled with addiction.
