Substance Use
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The Keys to Long Term Recovery
OK, you’ve stopped drinking alcohol and using drugs a couple of years ago and you’re pretty sure you’re going to…
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How to Avoid A Relapse
The topic of relapse can be a touchy one. While some may state that “relapse is part of recovery”, others…
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How to Beat Drug Addiction
Many people who have come to the realization that they have a problem usually do not know where to start…
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Buying Drugs Online: A Wholesale Problem
Unbeknownst to many, drugs, along with various other illegal commodities such as forged documents and weapons are actually available to…
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Stress and Excessive Drinking During The Holidays
When we think of the holiday season, we think of family. Of coming together, gratitude, and quality time spent with…
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Drug Abuse vs. Misuse: What’s the Difference?
Prescription drugs are intended to help us, but can end up hurting us when misused or abused. But what truly…
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Vivitrol: Spiritual Impediment or Useful Tool?
Is a once monthly Vivitrol shot counterproductive to recovery? There is some debate in the recovery community surrounding the use…
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The Dangers of Spice (Synthetic Cannabis)
The term ‘Spice’ is actually a genericized trademark of synthetic cannabis, a designer drug that is purposed to mimic the…
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Is Drinking and Using a Problem or a Solution?
For the average person, having a drink or two per week is never a problem. Then there are those of…
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Why Drinking Moderation Does Not Work For Alcoholics
Many heavy drinkers and potential alcoholics will often hear recommendations from their friends about how drinking moderation should be able to…
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Dangers in Your Cabinet
Prescription drugs are the highest abused illicit substances by teenagers outside of marijuana. The reason for this is not surprising;…
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Top Party Schools – What’s Up With That?
Schools back in session, and everyone’s talking about the recently released list of Princeton Review’s Top Party Schools. The new…
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