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Addiction & Mental Health Resource for First Responders

Emergency responders are the first professionals on the scene after an accident, a medical emergency or even a mass-casualty incident. The unique pressure of a first responder job can often take quite an emotional toll, and it is not uncommon for law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics to develop problems with drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. While admitting that they need help can be difficult for those who work in emergency services, obtaining treatment for addiction by enrolling in a rehab or recovery program might make a life-saving difference.

Addiction Group

You’re not alone. Addiction specialists are waiting to answer your questions.

Inpatient rehab is an effective treatment method for substance use disorders (SUD). It is available for people with drug use disorders or alcohol use disorder (AUD). Some facilities treat both types of addiction, while some specialize in one or the other.

Addiction Rehab Treatment

Overuse and abuse of anxiety-related medications or illicit drugs can lead to physical dependence, with the individual unable to cope without them. Tolerance means that the user must increase the dose over time to maintain the same initial effects. Work with Addiction Rehab Treatment is working hard to increase awareness about self-medication and the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Beliebis – CBD Information

CBD oil has caused quite a stir in the last few years, during which we have seen the mainstreaming of this handy substance throughout Europe. What’s the benefit of taking CBD oil? Do you need to worry about side effects? Why is it legal while other cannabis products aren’t? We cover all this and more in the following guide.

Bridging The Gaps

Addiction and suicide are very closely linked. While depression is a significant factor that increases the likelihood of addiction and suicidal ideations and attempts, there are many additional links, including genetic makeup, brain chemistry alterations, and common risk factors. Suicide is also a risk of addiction and can even present itself in addiction recovery.

Colorado Addiction Hotline

Last year, Mental Health America reported some sad news: the state of Colorado ranked third-highest in terms of mental illness. A staggering 19.55% of Colorado residents suffer from some type of mental disorder. Making matters worse, seven counties of Colorado, (Baca, Bent, Conejos, Rio Grande, Las Animas, Costilla and Huerfano), consistently rank among the US counties with the highest rate of drug overdose deaths. We want to help. The following hotlines are available to all residents of the Centennial State, and the last two are available nationally. If you or someone you love needs help, please call whichever hotline is most suitable, and please call today.

Crisis Connections

These programs include the 24-Hour Crisis Line, King County 2-1-1, Teen Link, WA Recovery Help Line and WA Warm Line. With over 400 trained volunteers and experienced staff, we provide support, resources and certified training for King County and other communities statewide.

Cyberbullying

Guide about cyber bullies and how to help them become thoughtful

D’Amore Mental Health

Back To School Anxiety. Understanding and easing anxiety in school children during a challenging time. Going back to school after summer vacation always produces a little bit of anxiety – for students and their parents. No to mention the teachers! The whole family has to wake up early, pack lunches, arrange for transportation…then there’s homework, school activities, social engagements, and countless other things to keep track of and find time for. It can be jarring after 3 months of just going with the flow.

Divorce Actions

To some people, divorce is a surprise. To others, it’s the ending you were trying to avoid. No matter your journey, there are always some similarities.  The journey through divorce is heartbreaking, regardless of the reason which tipped the relationship over the edge. If you are worried your relationship is running towards this unhappy ending, reading the Top 25 Reasons For Divorce might help you vocalize your issues and open up a path to communication and help, before the avoidable crash.

Elevate Holistics

With how popular cannabis has become over the past decade, many consumers are just starting to discover everything the plant has to offer. However, there is a lot of contradicting and even slightly confusing information regarding marijuana and its effects. From its general therapeutic properties to its specific medicinal values and absolutely everything in between, today, we’re taking a deep dive into the benefits of marijuana.

FluentWoof

We call them man’s best friend for a reason. Did you know that having a dog offers you myriad benefits at any age or stage of life? It’s true, and there’s research that backs it up. Let’s look at 102 benefits of having a dog. I’ve divided them into categories so that you can filter through the list and find the aspects that fit your condition.

Inland Detox – The Connection Between Alcohol And Depression

Do you or someone you love struggle with addiction and depression? Are you curious about how alcohol and depression are connected? If you or someone you know is battling depression, know that alcohol or partaking in recreational drugs will not make it any better. If you want to learn more about the correlation between alcohol and depression, you will want to continue reading below.

Mattress Nerd

The majority of teenagers are sleep deprived. Understand why sleep is important for high school students and how to get a better night’s rest.

Mental Health Guide to Social Media and Cyber Addiction

From video games to Facebook—psychologists, researchers, and academics debate cyber addiction. Nevertheless, many see a reason to include cyber addiction among the list of detrimental dependencies like gambling and drug abuse because of the way social media misuse presents in our lives. Just like a substance use disorder, people who think they see cyber addiction often observe weak social connection and a “hyper” focus on individual satisfaction of the problem behavior (Suissa 2014). Beyond these typical indicators of addictive behavior, cyber addiction simulates the drug-taking experience through hyper-arousal, interaction, and visual stimulation.

Mental Health Hotline

How to help someone experiencing anxiety? As an estimated 40 million Americans are painfully aware, anxiety is a real, devastating disorder, one that can dramatically and negatively impact their lives. Unfortunately, the loved ones of someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder know that these challenges can leave them feeling helpless, unable to assist the person that they care about in combating a very damaging illness. Thankfully, there are many ways that a person can help someone who is suffering from an anxiety disorder.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Washington, is the State office of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. We work with local affiliates in communities around the state to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental health conditions.

NAVOS

At Navos, we offer a healing home for children, young people and adults who might be underserved, overlooked or otherwise at risk of falling through the cracks. We’re often the last hope for people with nowhere else to turn. We believe in recovery, and that each person has the potential to live a full and healthy life. Our mission is to transform the quality of life for people vulnerable to mental illness and substance use disorders by providing a broad continuum of care. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity are vital to living our values and achieving our mission. That translates to dozens of innovative varieties of treatment, healing and support for a diverse range of King County residents, many of whom live in poverty, most because of their mental illness or substance use disorder. It means care for adults. Care for kids. Care for the homeless, for those traumatized by violence, and for those whose mental illness or addiction has robbed them of the promise of a full life.

No Matter What Recovery

About 70 percent of adults report experiencing some type of traumatic event. Long-term effects are unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and a much greater risk of substance abuse. With this in mind, we created an article on the connection between trauma and substance abuse to educate and support anyone who may be struggling.

Sixty and Me

My name is Margaret Manning and I am the founder of Sixty and Me, a community of 500,000 women over 60. Thank you for being here! I started Sixty and Me to help other women my age to live happy, healthy and financially secure lives. My desire is to help the women in our community to find profitable work, stay healthy and develop a positive mindset about this amazing period of our lives. Together, we are on a journey to finding joy, passion and a sense of purpose in the best years of our lives. We are discovering our vibrant, authentic and timeless selves. We are becoming completely, unapologetically ourselves. We are learning to let go and pursue what really matters. If these words speak to you, this community is for you! Please join our newsletter list – it’s the best way to stay connected and participate in the conversation!

SOCAL Mental Health

We understand that too much negative news consumption can create serious mental health issues like major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and more. So we’ve created a resource article on 13 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling and Protect your Mental Health, which you can see here.

Sunshine Behavior Health

90-day inpatient programs provide a longer stay in rehab that gives more time for the principles of recovery to stick, and are especially beneficial for people with a more severe addiction or a history of relapse.