A Sobering Story: Addicts Must Confront Their Demons, Experts Say
A Sobering Story: Addicts must confront their demons, experts say
It is a problem one its own, and it progresses as people move along the continuum from recreational use to a full-blown dependency. Addiction also is chronic — it doesn't resolve by itself and relapses can occur if the afflicted… Continue reading
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Whitney Houston and Cory Monteith all meeting an early demise thanks to legal substances, some have begun to take a hard look at the statistics of prescription drug abuse in America.
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My Sister Is Actually a Psychopath?
Question by beingkristine: My sister is actually a psychopath?
My dad’s side of the family has a history of being bipolar. My older sister (18) takes strongly after my father.
She physically beats me, then will manipulate the story so that she always comes off looking innocent. She tries to… Continue reading
Alcohol Abuse Costs US More Than $220 Billion a Year
Alcohol Abuse Costs US More than 0 Billion a Year — From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report. A new study has found that excessive alcohol drinking costs Americans more than 0 billion a year. Bu…
Alcohol screening can be critical
Kathy Ritchie, nurse practitioner with NeoHealth, said… Continue reading
What Makes One an Alcoholic????
Question by saphirespice: what makes one an alcoholic????
i have a serious question about alcohol. i want to know from all types of people what makes an alcoholic? like what would you consider an alcoholic? how often would you say would’d have to drink? or how many drinks? would you… Continue reading
Ryan M. Cocaine Anonymous Speaker
Ryan M. Cocaine Anonymous Speaker — From Wikipedia: Cocaine Anonymous (CA) is a twelve-step program for people who seek recovery from drug addiction. CA is patterned very closely after Alcoholi…
Suspects in Custody Following Sumter Heroin Sting
"Addicts when they use the syringes they don't care about the use of… Continue reading
The Canyon Treatment Center – Malibu, CA (Drug & Alcohol Rehab)
The Canyon Treatment Center – Malibu, CA (Drug & Alcohol Rehab) — (877) 714-1319 The Canyon Treatment Center is a drug rehab center, tucked away in the Malibu Mountains, that treats the spiritual wounds of drug addiction as…
Scranton School director Casey charged with DUI
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Campbell County Jail to Treat for Heroin Addiction
Campbell County jail to treat for heroin addiction
The offices of the Campbell County District Court at 600 Columbia St., Newport, will be converted to house a 108-bed facility to treat inmates with substance abuse addictions with a focus on heroin. (Photo: Chris Mayhew/The Community Recorder ) …
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Drug Use Affects Entire Family
Drug use affects entire family
After living through her son's drug addiction for 11 years, Tyler decided to get treatment and the family started educating others on drug and alcohol abuse to help others dealing with similar cases. They created "Your Choice to Live," a drug and …
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