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Breaking the Cycle: Childhood Verbal Abuse and the Road to Healing

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Child maltreatment is a pervasive issue, with several subtypes recognized, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and neglect. While emotional abuse is acknowledged, it lacks a specific focus on the adult’s actions, leading to verbal abuse being often normalized or ignored. A systematic review conducted by researchers at UCL and Wingate University emphasizes the importance […]

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The Common Type of Relationship You Might Not Realize is Abusive

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Do you view abusive relationships as physical marks and overtly cruel verbalizations? If yes, then you may not realize this common type of relationship is abusive. The main objective of abuse is an imbalance of control and power. Abusers achieve this control and power in many ways beyond straightforward cruelty and harm. Let’s explore the

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8 Behaviors of Someone Who Suffers from Emotional Trauma

8 Behaviors of Someone Who Suffers from Emotional Trauma

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Emotional trauma and distressing thoughts can be painful in an afflicted person. A piece of good advice can be very helpful to someone suffering from the pain of emotional trauma. When talking about “thoughts” we are not referring to conscious cognitive functioning. Everyone requires such thoughts to function in social life, work, and school. Instead,

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Is TMS a Safe and Effective Depression Treatment

Is TMS a Safe and Effective Depression Treatment?

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Millions of people in the United States rely on antidepressants on a daily basis. The rise in demand for prescription medication has resulted in a surge of new medication options, none of which existed until the early 1950s, when the term “opiates” first came to light. Although depressed patients were not able to medically treat

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When Healing & Treatment Lead to Addiction: Getting Help that Works

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Modern medicine provides millions of patients with daily relief from debilitating pain and injuries. In fact, billions of dollars in research continue to provide doctors with a myriad of different drugs they can tailor to specific needs of a wide range of patients. The great majority of these drugs are only available by prescription, a

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4 Psychiatric Conditions That Can Contribute to Substance Abuse

4 Psychiatric Conditions That Can Contribute to Substance Abuse

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Substance abuse in America is costly in many ways. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over $400 billion was lost to missed work, crime, and healthcare costs related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol. However, many of those who fall prey to substance abuse may have underlying psychiatric issues that make them

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Five Warning Signs That Your Child is Using Drugs

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Five Warning Signs That Your Child is Using Drugs Raising a teenager can be trying, but living with one suffering from addiction creates a host of new challenge that need to be handled delicately, says Johnny Patout, CEO of New Beginnings Recovery Center, the leading teen residential treatment program in the Southwest and one recognized

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