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Shame, Alcoholism, Stigma, and Suicide

By Kristance Harlow | April 29, 2022 |
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Conventional addiction treatment suggests we have to let people hit rock bottom before we can help them. But what happens if rock bottom is dying from suicide?

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Stop Blaming Mental Illness for Gun-Related Violence

By Kristance Harlow | April 29, 2022 |
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With painkillers like OxyContin, the overdose reversal drug naloxone, and detox/maintenance medications like Suboxone, the pharmaceutical industry is making a profit off people addicted to opioid at every stage. Opioids are highly addictive and sometimes, especially in combination with other drugs, deadly.

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Alcohol and Rape Prosecutions: Consent, Intoxication, and Memory

By Kristance Harlow | April 29, 2022 |
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Victim blaming is a defense mechanism for bystanders to feel safe by falsely imagining that it “could be avoided if…” or “that can’t be the real story.” Content Warning: discussions of sexual assault In allegations of sexual assault, if there are no physical injuries and a lack of DNA evidence, the court of public opinion…

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Long Term Effects of Overdoses on the Brain

By Kristance Harlow | April 28, 2022 |
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With painkillers like OxyContin, the overdose reversal drug naloxone, and detox/maintenance medications like Suboxone, the pharmaceutical industry is making a profit off people addicted to opioid at every stage. Opioids are highly addictive and sometimes, especially in combination with other drugs, deadly.

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How to Be Less of a Jerk – Part 2 – Admit Racism

By Kristance Harlow | June 9, 2020 |
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Stop getting offended when someone calls you white, part of white supremacy, a recipient of white privilege, or even *gasp* racist. Instead, try this: hush up, listen and learn.

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Be Less of a Jerk 101: Racism Crash Course

By Kristance Harlow | June 8, 2020 |
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Stop getting offended when someone calls you white, part of white supremacy, a recipient of white privilege, or even *gasp* racist. Instead, try this: hush up, listen and learn.

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Everyone is Biased, Even You Have Bias

By Kristance Harlow | November 27, 2019 |
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Every perspective is naturally biased because of the cultural lens through which it is viewed. No one can truly be entirely subjective all the time.

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6 Movies That Portray Mental Health and Depression Realistically

By Kristance Harlow | November 26, 2019 |
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Movies have the power to shape how we perceive the world. Here are several films that protray mental illness respectfully and honestly.

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8 Super Relatable Songs About Addiction and Recovery 2014-2019

By Kristance Harlow | November 25, 2019 |
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Drug-fueled parties, overdoses, stories of survival and despair. These songs deal with all that and more.

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Finding Meaning in Tragedy: Addiction, Trauma, and Activism

By Kristance Harlow | November 24, 2019 |
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Turning grief into activism is a powerful way to process and give meaning to the pain of traumas like the death of a loved one who struggled with addiction.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. The numbers listed here are the commonly used numbers for the stated region, the numbers can vary greatly depending on where you live. If you don't know your country's equivalent to 911, this wiki page and The Lifeline Foundation have comprehensive listings.

Americas

911

The Americas

Europe

112

Europe

Africa

112 & 999

Africa

Asia

112, 999, 110

Asia

Oceania

112, 911, 999, 111, & 000

Oceania

Find help for a crisis by texting, calling, or chatting online with these free crisis organizations. Looking for one outside of the USA? Check out our support listings.

Crisis Text Line
Text: “HOME” to 741741

Suicide Lifeline
Text: “ANSWER” to 839863
Call: 1-800-273-8255

Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453

The Trevor Project
Text “START” to 678678
1-866-488-7386

These online and international resources may help you anywhere you are located. Looking for local support outside of the USA? Check out our support listings.

DV Support Abroad
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