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  Often in the world of public health, it feels as if failure is the norm and disaster of epidemic proportion is just around the corner.

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  The CDC's Winnable Battles in Public Health: An Overview

  Impacted 1 Lives By Hannah Cutts on October 17, 2011 - 7:15pm
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  Addiction is a serious and fascinating topic and one which has in recent years sort of come out of the closet as a hidden facet of human existence. With the recognition of alcoholism as ...

  Can You Be Addicted To People?

  By Aimee Boyle HERWriter on June 10, 2011 - 3:04am
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  Two recent studies have people questioning and evaluating their Internet usage and how it affects their mental health. Neither study used controlled subject groups and scientific ...

  The Internet/Depression Connection

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on October 5, 2010 - 5:26pm
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  Approximately 15 to 20 percent of those suffering from some form of mental illness are also dealing with a substance abuse issue.

  Treat Addiction and Mental Illness Together: Canadian Report

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on September 30, 2010 - 2:13pm
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  When a person uses drugs, it has significant effects on her brain. Recreational drugs, such as opioids, affect neurotransmitters in the brain.

  How the Brain Changes with Drug Addiction

  By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch HERWriter on September 22, 2010 - 2:44pm
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  Last week, readers were introduced to the story of a woman with sex addiction.

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  Further Confessions of a Woman With Sex Addiction

  By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on July 20, 2010 - 11:18am
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  Although women sex addicts who seek treatment are still considered a minority, their voices are gradually being heard. One woman sex addict decided to tell me part of her story.

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  Recovering: The Story of a Woman With Sex Addiction

  Impacted 2 Lives By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on July 15, 2010 - 11:02am
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  With a focus on the supposed obesity epidemic, it seems rare to get a word in about those who are overly fit or underweight.

  Exercise Addiction in Relation to Eating Disorders and Low Self-Esteem

  Impacted 1 Lives By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on July 13, 2010 - 12:09pm
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  Sex addiction is a major topic in the world of celebrities right now, but only male celebrities are admitting to this mental disorder.

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  Understanding Sex Addiction in Women

  By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on May 27, 2010 - 11:08am
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  Here it comes. My birthday. This one’s a real milestone, not because of the number of years I’ve accrued, but because this will be the first birthday I’ve celebrated since 16 that I ...

  To All the Timeless Divas

  By Monica Sarli on February 19, 2010 - 9:29am