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Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicA mother's urgent message on mental health and addictionHave you ever wondered how deeply intertwined mental health and addiction can be? According to reports published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, around half of those with serious mental health issues also struggle with substance use disorder. Experts say that certain substances can trigger mental health problems, while mental health struggles can lead to alcohol or drug abuse, creating a complex and often devastating cycle.Stephanie Marquesano knows this cycle all too well. She lost her 19-year-old son to an accidental drug overdose after he battled both substance use disorder and anxiety. In this...2024-06-1936 min