Dawn Hurley
Dawn Hurley is a freelance writer in recovery on a mission to share her humbling experience with addiction and the obstacles she is surpassing on her sober path. A true-blue Texan, she resides in the beautiful Texas Hill Country where she finds inspiration, not only for her spiritual growth but for her writing as well. Dawn attended Texas State University where she studied Botany and Horticulture. She enjoys hiking, creating recipes for mindful eating, and living in gratitude.
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The combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading
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Study Finds Brain Region for Controlling Binge Drinking
By Dawn HurleyResearchers have found that the deactivation of a stress-signaling area of the brain associated with emotion-related and motiva... Continue Reading
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Research has now found that non-drug therapies are just as effective, if not more, than traditional medications prescribed for ... Continue Reading
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Study Finds Heroin Use Reduces Protein Levels in the Brain
By Dawn HurleyResearch has found that heroin use reduces the levels of Drebrin needed to form and maintain synapses (connection of nerve cell... Continue Reading
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Meth 2.0: Volatile Drug Takes Even Deadlier Form
By Dawn HurleyMany prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading
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Bouncing Back After Relapse: It's Not All Bad
By Dawn HurleyFinding yourself in the midst of a relapse can feel like an insurmountable failure, leaving you wondering how you became enslav... Continue Reading
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What Role Should Primary Care Play in Addiction Treatment?
By Dawn HurleyIt's important to consider the possible reasons why so many don't get help, despite the effectiveness of interventions for Subs... Continue Reading
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The Disease Model of Addiction: History and Perspectives
By Dawn HurleyAnyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading
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Research Shows that Alcohol Abuse May Cause Genetic Changes
By Dawn HurleyLong-term genetic change is a possible consequence of heavy alcohol use. Continue Reading
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Certain Genes Linked to Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
By Dawn HurleyResearchers with extensive knowledge of addiction and misuse of alcohol are hard at work to help us better understand and treat... Continue Reading