- for this more interesting facts about thunderstorms and lighting, consult The Department of Homeland Security. Also, apparently your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000. So next time someone uses that expression, you don't have to spend a lot of time thinking.

Avoid Alcohol After Tornadoes

“Avoid alcohol and drugs because they can suppress your feelings rather than help you to manage and lessen your distress. In addition, alcohol and drugs may intensify your emotional or physical pain.”

          -American Psychological Association on managing stress after tornadoes

FEELINGS:  Suppressed

PAIN:  Intense

PAIN:  Intense

FEELINGS:  Suppressed

PAIN:  Intense


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