substance use disorder
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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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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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What am I Willing to Give Up to Be Happy?
I saw unhappiness around me and inside of me, even the world seemed unhappy. Why?! Why was I unhappy? What…
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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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A Sober Community in Recovery from Addiction: Why It’s Important
Although recovery from addiction is a personal journey, a sober community is essential for successful recovery. Most addicts have tried…
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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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