Those who have been through trauma (such as rape, near-death experiences, and abuse) are very susceptible to self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, and thus are at a high risk for developing a chemical dependency, which will ultimately make matters even worse. Those who have suffered trauma should seek professional help as soon as possible.
A new study has found that victims of severe traumatic elder abuse are more likely to be female, suffer from a mental disorder, and abuse drugs or alcohol. Lead author Lee Friedman, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said that although previous studies have shown that [...]
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By Catherine H. Knott, Ph.D. K. is the principal and head teacher of a small charter school. She is fiercely protective both of her school and the children in it. She is creative, dedicated, and a gifted teacher and artist. She is also alcoholic. Her gifts to her community are many; and she tamed the [...]
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