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Teachers spend the better part of their adult lives working with children. While teaching is a very rewarding profession, it's one that comes with significant challenges. To cope with those challenges, some teachers may turn to illegal substances and alcohol. Any educator who has mental health challenges, including ... Read More

If you're using drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to support yourself and meet your own needs while sustaining your substance use. Addiction is a disease — it can affect anyone, and no one is immune to the damage it does. On the other hand, leaning too hard on the people around you for help can be unhealthy for ... Read More

Working as a flight attendant with its demanding schedules, jet lag, and solitary hotel living can take its toll. Like other high-stress jobs, flight attendants can become vulnerable to the use of drugs or alcohol to cope with their work. Abusing drugs and alcohol to cope with mental health symptoms can pave the way to ... Read More

The author of classic works like The Old Man and the Sea, For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway is looked upon as a literary titan. But in many circles, his writing isn't what he's best remembered for. Hemingway's drinking and macho reputation are revered long after his death — but what ... Read More

It's natural for people to lean on their family members for support. However, when a family is under a lot of stress, this tendency to lean can turn unhealthy. Stressed family units can quickly progress into situations where a child is relied on too much for emotional support. This is known as "emotional incest" and ... Read More

Not feeling your best is difficult, and some people will try many different things that are purported to help them feel their best. It's important to note that you'll have to detox your body and mind if you're going to live the life you deserve. Think about this situation: Brian hasn't been feeling like himself ... Read More

Susan applied for a job at a local shopping center. She knows she has the qualifications necessary, but she's concerned the interviewer will want to know about the gap in her resume. She starts to think about how maybe she shouldn't have applied and that she shouldn't go to the interview. She starts to worry that ... Read More

Without question, divorce often ranks as one of the most stressful life experiences someone can go through. Anyone who has known a couple or individual going through divorce likely knows the emotional upheaval and mental health strain it can cause. In these circumstances, depression is not uncommon and can be ... Read More