If you drink a 12-pack of beer almost every night of the week and have been relying heavily on alcohol to help you cope with feeling inadequate around others, realizing that you have become addicted to alcohol can be a scary, eye-opening experience. If you would like to quit drinking but are having trouble giving up alcohol on your own, use the recovery tips that follow.
Attend An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
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Many things can cause PTSD in teens. Your teen doesn't have to witness a war or suffer from abuse to develop this condition. An incident such as a school shooting, violent weather event, car crash, or any type of trauma can cause PTSD. Sometimes, the symptoms go away on their own with the passage of time. Other times, PTSD can affect your teen's life severely and get worse until professional help is sought at a place like Lifeline.
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One of the best parts of school, at least in the eyes of many children, is the end of the school year when they have a full summer of freedom to look forward to. However, as a parent, having a full summer where you have to plan and be responsible for keeping your child entertained and safe 24/7 can create a great deal of anxiety. Here are a few tips that will help you plan your children's summertime without having to experience a high degree of stress and anxiety over it.
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If you've developed an addiction to pain killers, you'll be in for a battle when you try to break the addiction. Pain killers containing opioids are highly addictive, which makes it very difficult for a person to stop taking them; however, it is not impossible. If you want to try to break your addiction, your doctor might be able to help you by prescribing methadone to you.
What Is Methadone?
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Being in a relationship with a man that is emotionally abusive to you and your children is not a good place to be. Emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse, and you should not hesitate to leave the relationship with your kids if you feel like you are in danger. If you are worried that the emotional abuse in your household will have negative effects on your children, seeking counseling services might be a good idea for you and your children.
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