December 2012

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Alcohol Abuse Revisited

People use alcohol to feel pleasure, decrease anxiety, decrease inhibitions, and to relax. In the later stage of alcohol dependence, alcohol may be consumed to decrease uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. An [...]

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Burnout

At some point, while trying to help an addict or alcoholic, we may begin to experience feelings of emotional exhaustion, or increased anxiety. These feelings may be associated with burnout [...]

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Is Pot as Benign as we Thinks?

We used to fear Mary Jane, then we laughed about her, and now many of us think she’s downright wholesome. Marijuana’s public image has undergone a stunning transformation since the [...]

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