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Substance Abuse

I am a young writer who has recovered from substance abuse disorder and mental illness that stems from childhood trauma. I have found passion in spreading the word about mental health-related topics in order to break stigmas and help others to recover.
Kailey Fitzgerald
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • Blog Topics: Substance Abuse, Addiction Medicine
  • 2018: Substance abuse disorder

My Latest Posts

Treating Opioid Addiction with MAT

There is quite a controversy surrounding medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and for good reason. It is easy to comprehend that replacing one drug with another could cause a negative...

Recovery from Dual Diagnosis: Addiction, PTSD & OCD

My life was a constant cycle of continuous self-destruction and self-pity. For years I was aware that something was wrong with me, but I could never vocalize exactly what I was...