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Rachael Goldstein

Hi Everyone! I'm a public defender and a recovering addict navigating my recovery journey. I created this website to provide information and a place for you to find info and share your struggles & accomplishments. Enjoy!

Category: Mental Health

Mental Health

Addiction and Mental Health

Addiction and mental health issues often go hand in hand. It’s very common for someone who has mental health issues to end up facing addiction issues, and it’s very common for someone who is facing an addiction issue to realize that they have an underlying mental illness that is exacerbating their addiction.  This is known […]

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Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Bipolar disorder is of interest when discussing alcohol and drug abuse because bipolar disorder and alcoholism are present in the same person at a much higher rate than would be expected by chance. In general, people with psychiatric disorders commonly engage in substance abuse. Many studies show that those with bipolar […]

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Alcohol Mental Health

Alcohol and Depression – A Dangerous Combination

Alcohol and Depression – A Dangerous Combination Abusing alcohol and depression often go hand in hand, and it’s not a good combination. Alcohol, contrary to what many people believe, is a depressant. Many people believe it to have stimulant qualities because the first drink or two of alcohol will often make a person feel more […]

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