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Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Seasonal Alcoholism – The Link between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse
Don’t try chasing away those winter blahs with a few drinks to lift your spirits, you may be suffering from undiagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder and by using alcohol as self medication you are greatly upping your risk of a substance abuse problem.
John Lee · 10/19/2011
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
For as many as 15% of people in some parts of the country, as autumn days shorten into winter nights, life gets harder. SAD is a seasonally induced depression that begins as the days shorten and doesn't lift until the first sunny days of spring. It's a common but very treatable disorder.
ChooseHelp Editorial Staff · 9/22/2009