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- Keri George
The term ‘drug addict’ typically conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts and ideas. It might bring to mind homelessness, physical illness, criminal proclivities, violence, and poverty. It...
- Resources
- Keri George
As of March 2020, there are 2.3 million people incarcerated in America. Many of these inmates experience issues with substance abuse or addiction, with an...
- Resources
- Keri George
Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender) often face scrutiny, discrimination, and social stigma in ways that others do not....
- Recovery Journey
- Keri George
What Parents Should Know about Addiction Raising healthy children in the 21st century presents a myriad of unique challenges to parents. A primary area of...
- Mental Health
- Keri George
Corrections Officers: Occupational Stress Corrections Officers in the United States have a very difficult job that is both physically and mentally taxing. They are tasked...
- Mental Health, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Veterans are some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Whether they have seen combat or not, they are likely to have witnessed traumatic situations,...
- Resources
- Keri George
Substance Abuse + Suicidal Ideation = a Bad Relationship According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 48,344 Americans died by suicide in 2018, and...
- Resources
- Keri George
Addiction: A Disease of the Mind & Body Addiction is typically thought of as a disease of the mind—it affects the brain chemistry, and therefore...
- Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Addiction: is it a Disease? Though addiction is now officially recognized as a disease by the medical community, it comes as a surprise that the...