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Gateway Drugs – Take a Trip Back in Time
Gateway drugs are defined as any mood-altering substance, as a stimulant or tranquilizer that does not cause physical dependence but…
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The Rise in Electronic Cigarette Culture
Electronic cigarettes have sustained a meteoric rise in popularity over the last 5 years making it cool to a part…
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Palcohol: Convenient or Dangerous?
Quickly approved and then restricted, powdered alcohol, or “Palcohol” has given rise to many arguments of its convenience versus its…
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What am I Willing to Give Up to Be Happy?
I saw unhappiness around me and inside of me, even the world seemed unhappy. Why?! Why was I unhappy? What…
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Suboxone and Taking Chips
Subutex and Suboxone are medications approved for the treatment of opiate dependence. While detoxing they place the pill or strip…
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Heroin Addiction – My Drug of Choice
Heroin is an opioid drug that is synthesized from morphine. All over the world, millions of people smoke, snort or…
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Being New in Recovery – The First 90 Days
The first 90 days of recovery are critical! Everyone’s journey into recovery is different. The recovery pace is set to…
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The Dangers of Mixing Benzos and Alcohol
Dangers of Mixing Benzodiazepines and Alcohol When I think of benzodiazepines and alcohol I think “Black Out.” The standard combination…
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Underage Drinking Requires Parental Prevention
Underage drinking is every parent’s nightmare, yet for many they are unprepared to draw firm boundaries. MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk…
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Alcoholism And Its Many Faces
Alcoholism and its many faces carries the common misconception for most people that it stems directly from alcohol abuse, which…
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Chemical Dependency & Seeking Outside Help
Chemical dependency requires a diagnosis based on a thorough evaluation by a certified professional with a willing participant. You wouldn’t…
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Addiction Recovery and the Problem with Caffeine
Addiction recovery and the oversized coffee cup go hand-in-hand. For most people, drinking a cup of coffee in the morning…
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