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DRUG ADDICTION
Opioids and Meth—the Crippling Nature of Two Life-Threatening Drug Addictions
The misuse of any drug is going to have negative consequences. The consequences might vary depending on the drug being used and other circumstances, but the results are likely going to be the same no matter what drug you are using.
Almost One in Ten Americans Suffer from an Addiction: An Analysis of Numbers
One of the biggest struggles our country currently faces is the sweeping drug and alcohol addiction epidemic. As cataclysmic events go, this one has been relatively underreported by the media. That is concerning in its own right.
Addict Stigma: Killing Americans
We all know the harshness of war with the bullets flying and the bombs dropping and the crazy war movies that follow, heck, the national media never seem to give up talking about the victims, and the chaos and showing the flag-draped caskets carried off the planes by military honor guards…
5 Myths about Drug and Alcohol Addiction
With over 23 Million Americans suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction in the United States, it’s fair to say that we have a drug addiction crisis on our hands. Here are the 5 Myths about Addiction.
Interview with a Heroin Addict Wishing for Death, Praying for Life
For those of us who have never struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, we are sometimes forced to wonder what it’s like to be an addict. Maybe a friend of a loved one is using drugs, or someone we just met—often it comes as a surprise when someone close to us winds up looking for heroin rehab.
How to Detect and Prevent Heroin Use in the Home
This is a guide on spotting heroin use, how to spot a heroin user, and how to prevent heroin use. Heroin use is a dangerous activity to engage in and if someone you know is using heroin, they need immediate help.
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Preventing Addiction When Loved Ones are Vulnerable
There are certain moments in a person’s life when it looks like a better idea to indulge in drugs or alcohol rather than struggle with an overwhelming life situation.
The Chaotic Roller Coaster of Addiction
When you have a loved one who’s addicted to drugs or alcohol, very often your life becomes as chaotic and tumultuous as your loved one’s. When you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes, it’s a little easier to survive the chaos.
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The Deepening Problem of Marijuana
Recent news reports from Colorado have revealed that apparently, residents of that state were misled about the effects of legalizing recreational marijuana. One of the promises of legalization advocates was that legalizing the drug would bring its distribution under control.