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Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Substance Use Recovery: Managing Cravings and Triggers
For individuals embarking on the path to substance use recovery, the journey is marked by a series of challenges, and among the most significant is learning to manage cravings and triggers. These elements play a crucial role in maintaining sobriety a...
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Encouraging Resilience and Recovery from Trauma
Trauma is a profoundly distressing experience that can leave profound emotional wounds, affecting nearly every aspect of a person’s life. It can result from a singular, regrettable event or, in some cases, prolonged exposure to overwhelming str...
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Peer Pressure’s Ripple Effect on Teen Mental Health
Peer pressure refers to the influence that individuals within a group or social circle can exert on each other’s thoughts, behaviors, and decisions. It often manifests as an attempt to conform to the norms, values, and expectations of the group. Pe...
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The Role of Family and Community in Long-Term Sobriety
Supporting the long-term sobriety of individuals recovering from addiction is crucial. Substance abuse can have serious health consequences. However, supporting them promotes better overall health. With appropriate support, it helps in empowering min...
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Impact of Peer Pressure on Adolescent Mental Health
When children are born, parents work to teach them how to make healthy and wise decisions. As children grow up, however, parental influence tends to decline, and the opinions of their peers gain more significance. Many adolescents experience social p...
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Talk Therapy as a Tool To Empower Adolescents
Mental health issues like depression and anxiety are common and affect people differently. These conditions can be particularly challenging for adolescents since they are still developing socially, emotionally, and physically. Talk therapy is an effe...
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