🎙️ Episode Title: Are you being lied to about having a successful relationship with someone with an addiction?

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This episode of Licensed and Unfiltered dives into the raw and rarely spoken realities of addiction — from the pain and confusion it brings to the people we love, to the internal battles we often hide.

Lina shares personal and clinical reflections on addiction, healing, and what it means to hold space for others while honoring your own mental health. Whether you're a clinician, a loved one, or someone in the thick of recovery, this conversation is for you.

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💙 Resources for Addiction Support

Veteran-Specific Resources:

• Veterans Crisis Line (24/7): Dial 988, then press 1
  Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
• VA Substance Use Treatment Programs: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
• Vet Center Programs (free counseling for combat veterans & families): https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

Civilian Addiction & Recovery Resources:

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
• Al-Anon Family Groups (support for loved ones of those with addiction): https://al-anon.org/
• SMART Recovery (science-based addiction support): https://www.smartrecovery.org/
• Recovery.org (rehab locator and resources): https://www.recovery.org/

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We unpack the top five reasons people get divorced and examine the demographic patterns behind relationship breakdowns. Delving into common causes from infidelity and communication breakdown to financial stress, constant conflict, and growing apart, we discover why "happily ever after" requires actual work.

• Infidelity tops divorce reason lists with 35% of women citing their husband's affairs as the final straw
• Communication breakdown often starts with avoiding conflict and ends with complete disconnection
• Financial stress and power struggles over money rank third in causing relationship dissolution
• Constant conflict transforms couples from fighting for each other to fighting at each other
• "Gray divorce" rates have doubled for ages 55-64 and tripled for those 65+ as people outgrow relationships
• Women initiate 70% of divorces, primarily citing emotional neglect and unequal relationship burdens
• The myth that "real love shouldn't take work" creates unrealistic expectations and encourages abandoning relationships prematurely
• Love is a verb that requires active participation: "You don't find a great relationship. You build one"

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Ketamine therapy stands at the forefront of mental health innovation, representing the most disruptive advancement since Prozac revolutionized depression treatment decades ago. This powerful approach doesn't just patch over symptoms—it potentially rewires the traumatized brain, offering hope where traditional treatments have failed.

The science behind ketamine therapy reveals why it's so effective. Working as an NMDA receptor antagonist, ketamine increases glutamate levels in the brain, enhancing neuroplasticity and creating new neural pathways. Unlike conventional antidepressants that might take weeks to show effects, ketamine can deliver noticeable relief within hours or days. During sessions, patients often experience a dissociative state that allows them to process emotions and memories differently, gaining insights that wouldn't be accessible in their normal consciousness. This isn't about numbing feelings—it's about reconnecting with them in healthier ways.

Misconceptions about ketamine therapy abound. Medical ketamine isn't the same as street ketamine, and this treatment isn't exclusively for suicidal patients. It now helps those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD who haven't responded adequately to conventional approaches. The treatment must be administered by qualified healthcare providers and works best when integrated with traditional psychotherapy. Think of ketamine as a powerful tool—not a miracle cure or dangerous substance—that, when used properly, can help bridge the gap between merely surviving and genuinely thriving. For those feeling stuck after multiple failed medication attempts, ketamine therapy might offer the emotional traction you've been chasing for years.

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