Category: Background
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Changing Addiction Language for Better Understanding
I write a lot here about language and how words – especially those used in the field of addiction – don’t actually define what we mean to say. Words like “substance use disorder,” “mental health,” and others. Imagine how much farther ahead we’d be if we say that someone has “addiction” rather than a “substance…
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The “Addictive Personality” Misnomer
I’m often asked if there’s an addictive personality…as though people with substance use disorders (SUDs) can be identified through that one trait, but there’s not. There are, however, common personality traits that those with SUDs tend to have. See if you recognize anyone in these traits: impulsivity, disinhibition, manipulative tendencies, a lack of accountability, a…
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Four Ways to Die…by Mixing Alcohol with Other Drugs
This is an oldie but a goodie. Stick around the SaveLivesKenosha.org website for many valuable resources and a great podcast, too! https://saveliveskenosha.com/four-ways-dieby-mixing-alcohol-drugs
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Hello, World!
Welcome to my blog. This blog is dedicated to learning more about addiction and substance use disorders so that we can reduce the impact and help those who suffer from this chronic, progressive, lethal disease. The four Cs of addiction can help you or your loved one determine when substance misuse has turned to addiction.…
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