Substance Use
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Why Rehab is Just the Beginning
There is an unfortunate misunderstanding about addiction and alcoholism that is prevalent in modern society. The misconception a person’s decisions…
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Why Are Both Rehab and Sober Living Important?
Working in recovery, I often hear the question “What is the difference between rehab and sober living?” It is a…
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Is Recovery in College Possible?
Anyone who is new in recovery or just getting sober has probably been given the suggestion to change their “playmates…
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Seattle’s LEAD Drug Program is Working
In 2011 Seattle instituted LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion), a harm-reduction program centered around drug crime in their Belltown district.…
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Flakka: The Newest Designer Drug
The rise of synthetic drugs such as spice and bath salts has increased alarmingly over the last five years. One…
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What Is Moderation Management?
Moderation Management has been around for almost 20 years yet few have heard of it, as it is more or…
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Opioid Replacement Therapy: Helpful or Hurtful?
The topic of opioid replacement therapy is a touchy one. On the one hand, ever since Methadone was first synthesized…
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4 Drugs That Can Be Smoked
It can be incredibly scary if you suspect your teenager is using drugs — especially drugs that can be smoked.…
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Why Do Young People Drink?
Young people drink for a variety of reasons. While they are in the transition from adolescence to adulthood, children are…
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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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