Substance Use
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What is a Functioning Addict: Understanding the Impact and Treatment Options
High-functioning addicts are individuals who, despite their addiction to substances or behaviors, have managed to maintain a relatively normal life.…
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How to Get Sober: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
We all know the pain and suffering that addiction can cause for an individual, their family, and friends. Getting sober…
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Family Programming in Young Adult Aftercare Explained | New Life House
If you are the parent of a young adult who struggles with addiction, you know the effect this disease can…
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Addiction vs Dependence: Signs and the Differences
When life seems hopeless, and our problems seem insurmountable, many try to escape these feelings through the use of drugs,…
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M30 Pills – Oxycodone Hydrochloride: The Most Commonly Faked Prescription Drug
Many people are prescribed opiate-based painkillers like M30 Pills (oxycodone hydrochloride). In most cases, these drugs are legitimate prescription meds,…
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Fentanyl in Weed: The Risks Explained
Second only to alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance among teens and young adults. Now there are…
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What is the General Success Rate of Rehab For Addiction
Rehab is a proven way to overcome an addiction, but what is the success rate of rehab? Research shows that…
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What is Addiction Denial and What Are the Different Types?
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to accept what is going on. Denial of…
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How To Tell If Your Child is Smoking Weed
As a parent, you might think that smoking pot is a right of passage for teens. After all, it’s estimated…
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2023 Addiction Statistics: Opioid Epidemic in Los Angeles and the United States
There is an opioid epidemic in the United States. Opioids were once a medical breakthrough to help alleviate pain and…
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How to Choose An Aftercare Facility for Addiction
Many parents think, through no fault of their own, that once their loved ones have undergone medical detox and stopped…
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Fentanyl Lollipop: What is it?
Gone are the days when parents could trust that their children were safe against the deadly effects of Fentanyl. Today,…
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