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The Ethics of Drug and Alcohol Treatment
It’s no secret that the treatment industry is big business. Addiction is still on the rise, and there are countless…
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Changing the Stigma of Addiction
“Addiction is a complex brain disease with significant behavioral characteristics. Nicotine, alcohol, illicit drugs, and controlled prescription drugs all affect…
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Sober? Now What?
What Happens After You Get Sober? There comes a time in everyone’s sobriety when they ask themselves: what now? This…
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College Drinking and Drug Use: The Problem With The Way Many Teens Look at College
From my own personal experience, I went through high school “practicing” for the college experience that was portrayed in movies…
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The Misconception That Recovery From Addiction Can Be Finished
The Misconception That Addiction is Completed Ready for some news you might not like? Addiction doesn’t “go away”. That’s right.…
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Addicts Dictating Treatment Terms: What’s The Problem With This?
I guess you can’t fault parents for wanting to keep their child as comfortable as possible. But in the world…
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5 Ways Addiction Can Rear Its Head in Sobriety
There is a huge difference between being sober and being abstinent. While abstinence is definitely preferable to active addiction, without…
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Are Sober Dorms Enough For College Students Suffering from Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Are Sober Dorms Enough For College Students With Addiction? With the influx of media attention surrounding drug addiction among young…
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How Do I Know If My Child Is an Addict?
Any parent who has a child that has experimented with drugs or alcohol has faced the inevitable and scary question,…
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What Are the 7 Best Ways For Parents to Learn About Addiction?
Living with addiction can put family members under immense stress. Addiction is a family disease that impacts the stability of…
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How Does A Quick Fix Mentality Affect Young People in Recovery?
A Quick Fix Mentality America is facing a prescription drug epidemic. The media is filled with promises of instant solutions,…
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Redefining Addiction Stereotypes
The word addict is associated with a number of different negative stereotypes. Like all stereotypes, the beliefs are generally negative…
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