10 Common and Uncommon Triggers for Former Alcoholics To Avoid
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10 Common and Uncommon Triggers for Former Alcoholics To Avoid

ByValarie Ward

What is a trigger for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Think of a trigger in terms of cause and effect. When operating a gun, pulling the trigger is the cause, and the gun firing is the effect.  Alcohol use disorder (AUD), colloquially known as alcoholism, can operate by the same rules. There is often an inciting…

Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
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Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat

ByValarie Ward

The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person’s finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an impoverished area can expose a person to constantly stressful…

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The Shocking Rise of Teen Homelessness in America

ByMorris Green

On a per capita income basis, the US is one of the most affluent societies in the world. But the problem with a measure of wealth like this is that it says nothing about how the money is distributed. Some people are billionaires while others don’t have the resources to put a roof over their…