There can be many different signs and symptoms to watch out for to find out if your loved one has a substance abuse problem. Do they seem more withdrawn? Did they used to have money and now they seem to always be coming up short? Are they associating with new people? Are they keeping their […]
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New information may shed light on how best to help women break free of their cocaine addictions, while also highlighting the fact that treatment centers may need to develop different approaches to men and women. Traditionally, men and women enrolled in treatment programs have received pretty much the same treatment. They are detoxed the same,
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GRAMMY Award-winning artist Macklemore is once again making headlines, and this time it is for combining his anti-drug activism along with his music. The video (below) for his song ‘Drug Dealer’ is turning heads and bares the harsh realities of prescription painkiller addition. Unlike more stereotypical anti-drug messages, this one is not only an artistic
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Many parents may not catch on to their child’s drug habit before it has developed into an all-consuming addiction.
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There is never one sole reason behind substance abuse.
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An addiction is an all-consuming disease – one that can drive a person to use and manipulate the people they love without a thought.
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If someone you love is struggling with a meth addiction, you know how all-consuming this habit can be.
While there is no sole cause of substance abuse, it is well-documented that some people are genetically predisposed to addiction.
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The first step to helping anyone recover from substance abuse is by identifying the problem itself.
It’s natural for every parent to go through bouts of uncertainty.
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