Author: Lorri Strickland
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Skunks in Savannah? No Way!
That “Skunky” Morning Commute: The Hidden Crisis on Our Highways There’s nothing quite like cruising down a busy interstate before sunrise, coffee in hand, mentally preparing for the day ahead—when suddenly that unmistakable skunky smell hits. And no, it’s not wildlife. We don’t have skunks where I live. We all know exactly what it is. Read more
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Understanding Suboxone: A Tool, Not a Cure for Addiction
Too many opiate addicts and helping professionals rely too much on Suboxone and not enough on addiction treatment. To be clear, Suboxone is not a cure for opiate addiction, it’s merely an aid to recovery. Suboxone will ease withdrawals from opiates, but it doesn’t address the other powerful component of addiction — the mental obsession. Read more
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Trauma Bonded?
Stop Confusing “Shared Trauma” with “Trauma Bonding” The term “trauma bonding” is widely misunderstood. Many people use it to describe two people connecting because they’ve both experienced hardship—but that is not the clinical definition. The True Definition of Trauma Bonding · Trauma bonding is a strong, unhealthy emotional attachment that forms between an abuser and Read more