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		<title>Lung injuries from vaping likely due to toxic chemical fumes, according to Mayo Clinic researchers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Spending time outside can reduce food and drug cravings! (Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[cravings]]></category>
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		<title>Parents who use marijuana found to discipline their children more (Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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		<title>3 keys to strengthening recovery from drugs and alcohol for relapse prevention</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Wittler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
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		<title>Why are men more likely to drink and do drugs? Risk-taking habits, stigma, and availability</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Depression and anxiety no match for fast-acting psychedelic drug!  (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-and-anxiety-psychedelic-drug/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
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		<title>Researchers say a psychedelic drug could improve treatment for depression and anxiety, due to its fast action and short duration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] New research says that a fast-acting psychedelic drug could help treat depression and anxiety. Researchers investigated whether administration of this psychedelic in a controlled group setting might affect self-reported feelings of depression and anxiety. The team...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drugs and alcohol can cause and feed troubling mental illnesses like anxiety by interacting with other chemicals in our body</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drugs-alcohol-cause-feed-mental-illness-anxiety/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73152</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Drugs and alcohol can cause or exacerbate mental health issues and conditions like anxiety, but there are also often many other factors involved. That being said, substance use does play a major role in our...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Alcohol and drugs may seem like the easy solution, but they aren&#8217;t. Instead of using substances to cope, address your problem head-on and heal through feeling</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/alcohol-drugs-solution-address-problem-heal-feeling/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Parisi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73149</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] When you use substances to deal with your problems, they never get resolved and those negative feelings will still be there. More effective coping strategies include creative endeavors, talking with a trusted love one, and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Many individuals are wary to treat their mental illnesses with medication, but the benefits typically outweigh the costs</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-illness-depression-anxiety-medication/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Manderino-Martins]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health Medication]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73116</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;] While it’s understandable to feel uncertain about taking medication to treat your mental health condition, it’s important to consider doing so as a viable treatment option. Be open with your doctor about your symptoms, so they...]]></description>
		
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		<title>In order to help someone going through addiction recovery, show that you care by engaging in meaningful conversations and know what not to say</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-addiction-recovery-meaningful-conversations/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Desiree Patton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addict]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73028</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] You can help your love ones through addiction recovery by supporting and listening to them, but you must be careful about your own words. The wrong words can easily hurt an addict, even when you...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Addiction is a disease, as well as a societal and medical issue that needs addressing. Here&#8217;s how you can stimulate healthy conversations about it</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/addressing-addiction-disease-societal-medical-issue/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Kountz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brain]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Addiction is, in fact, a disease of the brain, but many continue to insist that it is not—and doing so only causes sufferers further harm. This stigma surrounding addiction discourages those who suffer with the...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Many turn to drugs or alcohol for relief from conditions like depression and anxiety, but it’s ultimately a bad idea—here’s why</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drug-alcohol-relief-depression-anxiety-bad-idea/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dmitri Oster]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Counseling Topics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Drugs can provide individuals with temporary relief from pain and suffering, but the long-term consequences are harmful. These negative effects include impairment in everyday functioning, potential legal issues, and overall injury to one’s mental health....]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Depression?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drugs-alcohol-depression/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Many of us enjoy a cold beer or a tall glass of wine every now and again. It helps to “take the edge off,” to calm us down after a long week. But what we...]]></description>
		
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