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The Long & Weary Road: Substance Abuse Recovery Among Disadvantaged Populations
By Anna Radar The Long and Weary Road: Addressing Sleep Needs in Substance Abuse Recovery Overview Substance use disorders (SUDs) undermine Atlanta’s communities, workforce, and economy through the high rates of relapse, costs of treatment, and increasing fatality rate. Individuals lacking social or economic support face an increased risk of developing SUDs, and nearly one-third…
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From Trauma to Triumph: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective on Living with Trauma-Induced Derealization Disorder
By Jennifer Gray M.S. From Trauma to Triumph: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective on Living with Trauma-Induced Derealization Disorder I sit quietly in class, intently listening to my professor talk about the molecular intricacies of chandelier neurons—my favorite kind. Suddenly, without warning, I begin to feel like I’m floating slowly up into a thick sea of fog.…
