The Prevalence of Prescription Drug Abuse
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The Prevalence of Prescription Drug Abuse

There is a reason the Opioid Crisis is garnering much attention these days from activist groups and lawmakers alike. The prescription drug problem is a very significant and prevalent issue that many Americans are facing. Approximately 18 million Americans improperly abused prescription drugs in the year 2017, according to the

Working Through Relapse as a Woman
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Working Through Relapse as a Woman

After completing a treatment program, the hardest part is living sober and not falling back into old destructive patterns. Each day is a new opportunity at a sober life; it is also a new challenge to stay clean. Relapsing will often result in feelings of defeat, which can snowball into loss

What is Alcohol Poisoning And How Do You Treat It?
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What is Alcohol Poisoning And How Do You Treat It?

Alcohol is widely consumed throughout the world, with over two billion people regularly drinking the beverage. In the U.S., it is the most commonly used substance, so the risk of abuse is high. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) did a survey in 2015, which found that

How Long is Drug Rehabilitation?
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How Long is Drug Rehabilitation?

Taking on drug rehabilitation is not a light decision by any means—it means risking time away from work and family in an attempt to recover. Sometimes, recovery is successful with the first visit to rehab. Other times, it takes numerous visits of varying length to figure out what methods work

What to Know About Rehabilitation
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What to Know About Rehabilitation

Receiving therapy through drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers can be intimidating—many go into the process without knowing what to expect or how to handle it. The fear of the unknown will make others try to avoid therapy entirely. Approaching the situation can be daunting, but necessary to make the right

How to Pack for Treatment
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How to Pack for Treatment

A decision to enter a rehabilitation program and take the first crucial step in getting solid help and working towards your sobriety and recovery is something to be proud of and commended. This may be the start of a long life lived sober. If you are new to the whole process,

How to Help your Child With Addiction
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How to Help your Child With Addiction

As parents, we would do anything for our children, and when they hurt, so do we. If you find yourself in a situation where you have a son or a daughter that is grappling with an addiction, you are most likely on an emotional rollercoaster. Some days, you are angry;

Codeine: How and Why it's Abused
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Break Your Bond with the Lethal Bottle: Alcohol’s Withdrawal Timeline

Change is scary. Add in the probability that you are probably going to feel extremely ill and not be able to cope with drinking, and that change becomes even more terrifying. Fortunately, it is not impossible. The aftermath leaves you a lifetime of wellbeing. Knowledge of what is to come

Alcohol and Drug Combinations: A Sure Way to Increase Your Risk of Death
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Alcohol and Drug Combinations: A Sure Way to Increase Your Risk of Death

Sometimes, it is difficult to know which substances will interact with each other. When we drink, we often do not take the time to think about what will negatively intermingle with its effects. Alcohol, in combination with both prescribed drugs and illicit substances, can lower our reaction times and lead

The Failed War on Drugs: Opioid Addiction
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The Failed War on Drugs: Opioid Addiction

Within a span of five years, from 2010 to 2015, there was a 17% increase in heroin overdoses. We have been saying we are at war with addiction for some time now. We harp on the dangers of opiates, especially heroin; we know how quickly we can go from experimentation

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