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Women and Alcohol: Unique Health Risks and Paths to Recovery

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Drinking culture aimed at women is everywhere, from wine-themed gifts and jokes about needing a drink after bedtime to happy hours built around unwinding after a long week. Much of it is presented as harmless fun. Yet the National Institute on

Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use: Why Integrated Care Matters

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Bipolar disorder causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity. People with the condition experience periods of mania or hypomania, when they may feel unusually energized, euphoric or irritable, and periods of depression, when life can feel heavy and hopeless. Substance

Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction: Understanding the Link

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition marked by intense, fast-changing emotions, unstable relationships, a shifting sense of self and impulsive behavior. People with BPD often feel emotions more deeply and for longer than others, and ordinary setbacks can

Seasonal Depression: Signs, Causes and Ways to Cope

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor As the days get shorter, plenty of people feel a little more sluggish or want to stay in more. For some, though, the change is much bigger: a pattern of depression that shows up around the same time each year, lifts

Signs You May Need Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Many people who struggle with their mental health start with outpatient care: a therapist once a week, a prescriber every so often, maybe a support group. For many people, that is enough. But sometimes symptoms grow faster than an hour a

Building a Recovery Support Network: Who to Include and How

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Addiction tends to shrink a person’s world. Over time, relationships narrow to the people who use with you, the people you hide from and the people you have hurt. Recovery reverses that process. It asks you to widen your circle again

Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor You are exhausted all the time. Sunday evenings bring a knot of dread. Tasks that used to feel easy now take everything you have, and you cannot remember the last time you felt excited about much of anything. Is it burnout,

COBRA and Rehab: Keeping Treatment Coverage After Leaving a Job

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Losing a job is stressful on its own. When it happens while you or a family member needs addiction or mental health treatment, the fear of losing health coverage can make everything feel more urgent. COBRA continuation coverage may let you

Social Anxiety and Alcohol: Breaking the Liquid Courage Cycle

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Social anxiety disorder is more than shyness. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged or embarrassed in front of others. For someone living with it, a work happy hour, a first date or even ordering at a busy

Suicidal Thoughts: When and How to Get Help

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor If you are thinking about suicide right now, please pause and reach out. Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is free, confidential and available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger or have

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