Veterans practice the healing benefits of telling their stories
OA offers a spiritual solution to compulsive overeating
Solutions for homelessness include addiction recovery
U.S. combat soldiers return as 'walking wounded'
After 20 years, 'Codependent No More' still going strong
First responders need help coping with stress
Suicide prevention can start with countering myths
Cancer diagnosis can threaten one's recovery from addiction
War's toll of PTSD, addiction problems mounts
Author shares his journey of recovery from compulsive gambling
GA: A compulsive gambler's guide to recovery
Twelve Steps offer a path to mental health
Alcohol and diabetes can be a fatal combination
Misery addicts can find happiness, end self-sabotage
PTSD, addiction will be casualties of Iraq war
Substance abuse link to HIV/AIDS is stronger than ever
Twelve Steps offer new hope for self-injurers
Congressman Ramstad makes strong case for addiction treatment
Getting hooked on cybersex can destroy lives, families
Hepatitis -- A silent epidemic for injection drug users
Managing depression calls for careful diagnosis, treatment
Tis the season to put compulsive spending in check
Twelve Steps can help manage various types of chronic illness
Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200).
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