Substance Use
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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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29 NFL Players Already Suspended for Substance Abuse
As of Wednesday afternoon, no fewer than 29 NFL players had been suspended from starting the 2014 season, a league…
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the School Year
We send our children to school thinking they will be safe from drug and alcohol exposure; unfortunately, this is not…
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Portugal: Putting Down the Weapons in the War on Drugs
Drug abuse solutions in Portugal have shifted from blame to accountability making them the new model for recovery. Thirteen years…
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The Castor and Pollox of Medical Marijuana
If medical marijuana were medical would you smoke it? Drugs are used for specific illness and if pot is medicinal…
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Alcohol Withdrawal: Signs & Symptoms
Alcohol withdrawal can be a serious and potentially life-threatening physical state. Many alcoholics not only crave alcohol, but need it…
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