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Navigating Crisis Intervention: A Guide to the Baker Act Process

What Is The Baker Act? The Baker Act is a law initiated to provide involuntary mental health examinations to individuals suffering from psychological issues. Typically, the Baker Act prevents mentally ill victims from inflicting harm on themselves or others—the...

How the Feeling of Powerlessness Impacts Addiction

When we feel powerless, we often turn to addiction as a way to cope. Addiction provides a false sense of control and power, which can be incredibly seductive when we feel like our lives are spiraling out of control.  However, this false sense of power quickly turns...

Denial and Blame Shifting After a Relapse

It's never easy when someone relapses from addiction recovery. Not just for the addict who veered off their path, but for the loved ones of the addict, too. When a relapse happens, it’s important to remember that a relapse is just a bump in the road, not a complete...

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