Substance Use
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Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Considered a Relapse?
“Is non-alcoholic beer considered a relapse?” I asked myself. Most people working a 12-step recovery program will avoid anything that…
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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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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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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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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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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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Drug Abuse Resulting From Social Media Peer Pressure
Drug abuse in teens is not news but now it’s gone viral thanks to social media. Youth have always been…
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Chemical Dependency in Brothers and Sisters
Chemical dependency breaks a parents heart but the heart of the sibling of an addict breaks too. It is not…
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Drug Rehab and Short vs. Long Term Options
Drug rehab for young substance abusers is essential for lasting recovery. Young people are notorious for acting impulsively and lacking…
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How to Communicate with an Addict
Effective communication is essential when trying to help a loved one acknowledge their addiction. Addiction is a family disease. Alcoholism…
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Alcohol Abuse and Beer Campaigns: A Lethal Combination
Underage alcohol abuse is apparently on the decline with specific thanks to major brewers and beer importers! During the month…
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