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Opioid Overdose Signs and Symptoms
Opioid-related drug overdoses cause more than 130 deaths each day. The misuse of and addiction to opioids is a serious national crisis. The Centers for
Study Shows Opioid And Cocaine Use Higher In The Construction Industry
A study done by New York University found that workers in the construction and mining industries were at higher risk than other industries to use
How Alcoholic Parents Impact Their Children
For approximately one in every five children in the United States, growing up with at least one alcoholic parent at home is a fact of
Fake Pills In The Street On The Rise
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing tremendous amounts of fake pills that are made to look like prescription painkillers.
Your Early Signs of Relapse
After going through therapy and making recovery, you may feel as if you are on the top of the world. You may feel successful, proud,
Drug Use On The Rise Among Middle-Aged Adults
According to recent studies, the United States is seeing an increase in drug use for middle-aged to older adults. Both marijuana use and opioid use
A Beginner’s Guide to Opium
Opium is an extract of Papaver Somniferum, a milky, resin-like extract from a type of poppy flower historically cultivated throughout Asia. In ancient Rome, the
The Function of Role Models During Recovery
Part of the social learning in which we engage in involves looking to others for cues on how to behave and learn through other people’s
The Importance of Relationships in Recovery
Recovery can be a particularly impeding time for any individual that provides pressure and isolation. Out of fear and irritability, some addicts continue to isolate
How To Stay Sober During Vacation
Everyday routines can keep those recovering from alcohol dependence stay on track with their sobriety. However, when the scenery, schedule, and attitudes change when one
MDMA Use And Tennessee Penalties And Law
Ecstasy, or MDMA, is known as a popular party drug that is most commonly seen used in the club scene. While it may seem innocent
Tennessee And Illicit Drug Use
Crime directly affects the public. It exists in many forms in schools, through domestic violence, and theft. A strong majority of crime, an estimated 80