A Deep Dive on Drug Addiction

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Drug addiction doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter your gender, economic status, or whether you live in the city, the suburbs, a small town, or rural area, no one is immune. This issue is so wide-reaching and pervasive that drug control cost the US $35 billion in 2020, according to research from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS).

When Grief Doesn’t Get Better

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Grief is a natural response to loss, and each person’s experience of grief may be different. However, for those who experience life-disrupting grief that doesn’t settle over time, treatment may be integral to resolving their condition. The DSM-5 calls this prolonged grief disorder (PGD), and it happens when a person is grieving the loss of a loved one to the extent that it interrupts their daily functioning for more than 12 months.

Dad Power: Combatting Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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Childhood is a delicate and formative time, and children need loving, nurturing environments in order to develop and flourish. Unfortunately, many children experience various forms of adversity and trauma, which research shows can have long-term negative effects on development. Thankfully, there are factors that can mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences, and parents, particularly fathers, can play a big part in these protective measures.