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Brooke Helton

Medical Content Writer

Brooke Helton is a freelance writer passionate about wellness topics, especially the relationship between physical and mental health. As a contributor to AddictionHelp.com, she’s proud to combine her writing and research skills to inform and empower people impacted by substance abuse. You can also find her health work in media outlets like Forbes Health, Business Insider, mindbodygreen, Fortune Recommends, HelpGuide, and more

Brooke began writing professionally in 2020 after previously studying art and graphic design. Through her struggles with a chronic illness, she learned firsthand how lifestyle changes can impact your overall well-being. She blended this passion for wellness with her love of writing to launch her freelance career. She’s happily contributed articles to national and global media outlets, wellness brands, and health websites like Addiction Help.

In her work with AddictionHelp.com, Brooke gathers research from government bodies, scientific studies, and other reputable sources to provide up-to-date facts about substance abuse. She then breaks these complex topics down into easy-to-understand articles that help readers understand the impact of addiction on the brain and body and learn about treatment options.

When she’s not writing about herself in the third person, Brooke enjoys catching up on her Kindle backlog, tending the vegetable garden, and curating the perfect interior design Pinterest board. She lives in Tennessee with her beloved rescue cats.

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