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• Understanding Substance Abuse Among Veterans with PTSD

  Nov 11, 2019
  The U.S. established Veterans Day as a yearly federal holiday honoring the sacrifices made by past and present service members. For many, this ...
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• Dual Diagnosis: What Comes First, Mental Illness or Substance Abuse?

  Oct 10, 2019
  A common phenomenon is co-occurring drug addiction and mental illness, also called a dual diagnosis. Either of these can develop first, as a mentally ...
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• World Suicide Prevention Day Highlights the Importance and Power of Connection

  Sep 11, 2019
  Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day, organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). This year’s theme is “The Power ...
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• Turning Point Director Abigail Powell Speaks on NPR About Summertime Drug Use

  Aug 5, 2019
  Study Shows First-Time Drug Use and Relapses Most Common During Summer Months Turning Point Director Abigail Powell was a guest on the NPR Morning ...
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• May is Mental Health Month – Get Involved!

  May 14, 2019
  According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), millions of American’s are affected by mental health conditions every day. We should all ...
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• Multi-Car Accident Caused by Overdose Behind the Wheel

  Mar 7, 2019
  Under-the-Influence Driver Kills Three in New Jersey A man overdosed while driving, causing him to crash into two other cars and damage multiple ...
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• Tips to Stay Sober on Valentine’s Day

  Feb 13, 2019
  People often associate having an alcoholic beverage, such as champagne, with celebrations. Now that February is here and Valentine’s Day is around the ...
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• How to Stay Sober During the Super Bowl

  Feb 1, 2019
  For many of us, Super Bowl Sunday is a big deal and an opportunity for friends and family to gather together, watch the big game, socialize, and eat ...
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