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Drug ad Alcohol Use Intensifies During Natural Disasters

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, researchers are releasing data showing that there is an increase in drug and alcohol abuse after a natural disaster. Since drugs and alcohol are often turned to in times of crisis and extreme stress, it is understandable why there can be an uptick during disasters such as hurricanes and […]

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New York Investigating Harm Reduction Approach to Heroin Addiction

There are several aspects to addressing the heroin addiction problem in America. States throughout the country have to balance education, prevention, treatment and crime related to heroin in order to decrease the number of people who are addicted or who will become addicted. The problem has become so pervasive, that more people are willing to

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Study: Suburbs Not the Only Places Heroin Use is Increasing

Every major city in America has certain parts in it that are known to be riddled with drugs. People from surrounding suburbs oftentimes travel to these parts of the city to obtain their drugs, whether they stay there to use or bring them back home. A commonly held belief among the general public was that

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Drug Test Results Indicate Employee Drug Use Rising

Screening job applicants for drugs is a standard policy most businesses follow. Generally, if the applicant is promising they will be asked to submit to a drug test. If the drug test comes back negative they are usually moved on to the next phase of the hiring process. This is not the only time businesses

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National Recovery Month 2016 Under Way

Every year in September, people in recovery, advocates, family members, treatment and intervention professionals and other providers celebrate National Recovery Month. The goal is to not only raise awareness about the fact that recovery from substance abuse and mental health problems can happen, but also to show support for those who are helping to rehabilitate

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Substance Abuse Affects Children

Substance Abuse Affects Children: How Does Mom’s Substance Abuse Affect Her Unborn Child? Substance abuse affects children in profound ways. Ingesting drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can have devastating effects on an unborn child. Alcohol, heroin, amphetamine, and cocaine are especially dangerous, but all substance abuse affects children regardless of which substance is abused. How

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Drug & Alcohol Support Group

Common Things You’ll Talk About at a Drug & Alcohol Support Group

One of the hardest parts of giving up drugs or alcohol can be the feeling of total aloneness. Even those with close friends and family often find that their loved ones cannot understand the difficulties of their road to recovery. Fortunately, support groups provide a place to share experiences with others following similar journeys. Engaging

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