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Al-Anon Substance Abuse Self-Test
Al-Anon/Alateen is a 12-Step, self-help support group for people whose lives are affected by the substance abuse issues of other people. Al-Anon Substance Abuse Test The following substance abuse test...
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Ever felt anxious, depressed or suffered emotional distress due to a trauma? If so, you are not alone in experiencing mental health issues. Actually, one in five American adults aged 18 or older, or...
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Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment is Different…Find Out Why
When someone chooses Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers, our team of clinical professionals strives to ensure each person is treated with respect and feels empowered to turn their lives...
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Teen Drug Trends Survey: K2 Losing Popularity but Illicit Drug Use on the...
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment points to a new study that shows synthetic marijuana (marketed as K-2, Spice, etc.), which has been of increasing concern because of its adverse effects...
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The Teen Brain and Addiction: Brainstorm by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
A new book called Brainstorm by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel sets out to help adolescents and adults understand just how vulnerable the teenage brain is to addiction. The book features new research evidencing...
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Can Low Self-Esteem Lead to Substance Abuse?
Low self-esteem, a perception that one is inadequate, unlovable, unworthy and/or incompetent, often stems from exposure to dysfunctional behavior as a child. If children bear the brunt of anger,...
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Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Michael Darcy, President & CEO, Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment, speaking at IADDA’s annual meeting on Sept. 4, 2014, at Hilton in Lisle, Ill. Michael Darcy, President & CEO,...
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Health Problems: Is Alcohol at the Heart of the Matter?
According to the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 28 percent of American adults drink at levels that put them at risk for alcohol dependence and alcohol-related health...
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Treat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Together
Article By:Gilbert Lichstein, LCPC, M.S. Clinical PsychologyProgram DirectorGateway Chicago West Known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder, substance abuse and mental health issues frequently...
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Shame, Stigma, and Addiction
Individuals struggling with substance abuse may often feel a sense of shame or stigma and find that it is easier to lie and hide rather than seek treatment. However, more prevalent coverage of...
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