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Just Say Yes: The Greatest Generation on Crack
Are we ready for the new face of addiction in America? Behold, the baby boomers. In the three years in his mid-50s that he was addicted to crack, J., who is now 64, estimates that he spent about...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Addiction
From crack to sex, from distraction to redemption, we take you on a guided tour of addiction and manhood in America. Enjoy the (bumpy) ride. Well, maybe not everything. But if this special package...
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A Slippery Road
In this installment of ‘Bipolar Planet,’ Gabi Coatsworth’s son, Jason, struggles to stay on the path to recovery. I paid extra attention to the road as I peered through the windshield, which was...
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A Place of Hope
Tom Matlack interviewed David Hirschberg, Amy Corbett, and Nikki Valila, who serve girls with risky behaviors. They also lead a treatment center for teenage girls who have been sexually exploited....
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“Just like a man that will walk all over a woman once he knows he can get...
This is a comment by Danny on the Comment of the Day: “The problem nice guys have is they put women on pedestals and themselves in a pit.” “But Terence raises a good point. Just like a man that will...
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Thoughts of a Depressed Husband
Marriage to a compassionate wife helps Tim Chan face and treat his depression. It’s still hard to admit that I struggle with depression. I haven’t always been able to write about my experiences...
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5 Ways to Improve Men’s Addiction Treatment
Dan Griffin believes that addiction treatments will be more effective when we treat men as men. How much can really be done to improve men’s treatment for addiction? The myth is that men have a hard...
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Plum Island
Norm Appel was terrified to have children while drinking and taking pills. He discovered why. – I didn’t want children when Wendy and I married. I was afraid I wouldn’t be a good father, and for...
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“Marriage as a tradition does not belong to *them* – it belongs to an *us*...
Tobias talks about his straight parents, how he is treated based on a perception of himself, and how marriage belongs to him too. What does marriage mean to you? This comment was by Tobias, on the post...
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“As a man who’s had herniated cervical discs for over 20 years, I can say...
Do you live with a partner who has chronic pain or do you have chronic pain yourself? What have you found most helpful when supporting someone with a long-term illness? Do you have any tips that you...
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[Sponsored Video] No Longer Standing Silently
“Cancer brought out the best in us.” John Taylor talks about his recent battle with cancer and how The American Cancer society helps us all. Sometimes it takes a life changing experience to find your...
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American Urological Association Changes Stance on Routine Prostate Screening
New guidelines from the American Urological Association now say men under 55 do not need routine annual prostate screening. According to new guidelines released Friday by the American Urological...
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Where Does My Mental Illness End and “I” Begin?
Andy Behrman, aka Electroboy, wonders if you can ever truly be recovered from mental illness, or if you can only learn to cope with it on a daily basis. — Marcia Purse writes for About.com Section on...
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All Souls’ Day
Steven Garbin’s depression led him perilously close to suicide. His support network help lead him back. —- Two hours into November first. All Saints’ Day. Blood covered my arms, obscured my face,...
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Seeking Help for Fears and Anxieties
Why you need to seek help if you’re scared all the time. Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many men are...
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Net Worth and The Man Behind the Man
This man who had raised himself on the streets made my heart larger and my life richer. Editor’s Note: The author chooses to use the lowercase i as a way to practice staying humble. —- The call was...
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The Paradox of Iran’s War on Drugs and its Progressive Treatment of Addiction
Iran has one of the world’s biggest drug problems, but programmes for addicts are among the most enlightened. — By Maziyar Ghiabi, University of Oxford There are stories some people might not expect...
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The Unspeakable Pain That Lies Beneath
Sami Jankins considers how the limited conversation on men and pain only further place those facing chronic pain into the shadows. ___ Our society’s language with pain is a complex one. When a...
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‘Working Out’ PTSD – Exercise is a Vital Part of Treatment
Targeted exercise programs can improve the physical and mental health of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. — By Simon Rosenbaum, George Institute for Global Health In 1954, the first...
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Prostate Cancer and Vitamin C Therapy
In the fight against Cancer, there are more questions than answers. That doesn’t mean we should stop trying to find those answers. ___ The diagnosis of early prostate cancer leaves most men in a...
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