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Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), more commonly referred to as “sociopathy” in popular culture, is a mental disorder characterized by a profound lack of empathy for others, especially with regard...
Substance abuse is a multifaceted disease with diverse risk factors. For example, we know that the children of addicts are more likely to struggle with substance abuse as they get...
Substance use often creates a distorted sense of wellness, ease, comfort, and lowered inhibition. Alcohol, in particular, behaves similarly to Oxytocin in the brain and can make users feel...
Substance abuse and mental illness often go hand-in-hand. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, people with mental illness are more likely to have a substance...
Many people with addiction became dependent on drugs and alcohol because they were – if unknowingly – self-medicating for a mental illness. Many people struggling with both a mental...
Trauma poses a compelling threat to public health. According to data from PTSD United, a nonprofit organization, 70% of all adults in the United States (223 million people) have...
Most people assume addiction is a one-person problem, and that it’s the addict’s sole responsibility to get clean and sober. While it’s true every addict has an individual journey,...
Suicidal thoughts are non-discriminatory; they can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, or social background. Unfortunately, age is sometimes a factor. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that...
Throughout the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) brings awareness to mental health conditions. The goals of Mental Health Awareness Month are to reduce the...
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