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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a New York-Based Interventionist

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When choosing an interventionist for mental health or substance abuse issues, asking the right questions ensures you find a professional best suited for your loved one’s needs. This guide is tailored for New York residents seeking intervention services. The Importance of Choosing the Right Professional Selecting the right interventionist sets the foundation for a successful […]

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Small Amounts of Alcohol Consumption Linked To Breast Cancer

Alcoholism, Intervention Services Blog, Lifestyle, News, Substance Abuse Statistics

In the past, scientists have found that alcohol consumption is linked to a variety of diseases, including throat, liver and esophageal cancer. And now a new report released by the American Institute for Cancer Research states that even small amounts of alcohol consumed regularly can increase the chances of developing breast cancer in women. In

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Legislator Introduces Clean Start Act for Recovering Addicts

Drug Addiction, Intervention Services Blog, Lifestyle, Recovery

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has introduced the Clean Start Act. As the name implies, it will give a second chance to recovering addicts who have a criminal record for nonviolent federal offenses. This legislation will give them a chance to build themselves up in their new lifestyle without being held back by their past

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Research Explains Why Cocaine Addicts Display Risky Behavior

Addiction, Interventions and Treatment, Lifestyle

One of the more serious, yet under-acknowledged, side effects of cocaine use is the risky behavior that can arise after using the drug. Risky behavior can include actions such as violence, theft or other crime, and poor decision making regarding sexual encounters. In fact, risky sex-related behavior is exactly what researchers investigated in a recent

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Alcohol Abuse More Prevalent Before Marriage, After Divorce

Alcoholism, Lifestyle, News

Last year, a group of researchers published a study that suggested that marriage was more likely to prevent people from abusing alcohol. These same researchers then decided to shift their focus from marriage to divorce. They discovered that much like the previous study, without the spouse’s support, alcohol intake was more likely to increase. In

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High Rate of Alcohol Use Disorder Among College Students

Alcoholism, Intervention Services Blog, Lifestyle, Recovery, Substance Abuse Statistics

Drinking on college campuses is more than just a rite of passage or something that young people do to “blow off steam” in the wake of a challenging academic schedule. According to statistics compiled by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about 20 percent of college students meet the standard for an

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Concern Over More States Legalizing Marijuana Use for Adults

Drug Addiction, Lifestyle, Substance Abuse Statistics

One of the outcomes from this tumultuous election that was widely overshadowed but still carries a huge impact is that four more states approved measures to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21. Now California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada have joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, the District of Columbia with

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Marijuana Use Among College Students Continues to Cause Concern

Addiction, Lifestyle, News, Substance Abuse Statistics

The number of college students using marijuana continues to increase, having reached a startling 38% in 2015, compared to 30% in 2006, according to information released by the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. This overall increasing trend can likely be attributed to much of the marijuana legalization movement, as well as the rising

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Debtors Anonymous

Addiction, Lifestyle, Recovery

What Is Debtors Anonymous? Debting is a process addiction as opposed to a substance addiction. The debtor is not addicted to a substance like alcohol. Rather, the debtor is addicted to accumulating debt. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who are recovering from debting. The only requirement for membership is a

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