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Having A Conversation With A Student Struggling With Alcohol Abuse

College students letting loose on a Friday night, drunkenly dancing with red solo cups in their hands. An enormous pile of beer cans at a tailgate, and thousands of students preparing for the big football game, wearing their school apparel. These images, linking college and alcohol use, are so pervasive and so constant that they have merely…

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5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling With a Mental Health Condition

Research shows that approximately 1 in 5 adults suffers from a mental health condition, and only 44% of those individuals seek some form of treatment.¹ With this being the case, there is a great chance you know someone who is currently struggling with a mental health condition of some kind. Taking the time to acknowledge…

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Returning To School After Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a disease that is handled differently from person to person, and the same goes with finding the right education plan for students who are returning from treatment. Whether it’s high school or college, returning to school after addiction treatment poses challenges for both individuals and families. Even though parents may want their child…

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How a Geriatric Care Manager ‘Runs Interference’

Geriatric Care Managers act as a neutral party in medical situations. Individuals and families use them (in part) to discuss difficult matters, formulate strategic plans, and coordinate the necessary next steps. Geriatric Care Managers connect the dots between providers and clients, i.e., physicians, lawyers, financial planners, and even family members. When trauma, injury, or illness…