September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and promoting recovery. It …
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September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and promoting recovery. It is also National Suicide Prevention Month, and these two concerns intersect quite a bit. That is why we are addressing both within the same blog post. Substance use disorders and suicide share many risk factors, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and social isolation. People who struggle with addiction are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts. According to WebMD, “People who abuse drugs or have an alcohol addiction are up to 14 times more likely to die by suicide than others.” They …
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