The Best Relapse Prevention Model

We should applaud people who can get through rehab into full recovery from substance addiction. However, addiction treatment is only the beginning of the recovery process. Once outside the safe walls of rehab, the recovering addict is set forth to navigate recovery on their own. The smart ones will continue working on their issues and…

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Yes, There’s Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Substance abuse and addiction don’t just impact a small subset of the population. Addiction affects people from all walks of life, all ages and all races. Substance abuse in the workplace is often overlooked, but it can have serious consequences. Explore the reality of substance abuse at work, how it can be a problem and…

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What are the Pros and Cons of ADHD Medication?

Perhaps you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child and prescribed medication. That is when you first began using it. At that point, you may not have questioned the pros and cons of ADHD medication. However, later on, you started using the drugs differently, to study for exams. You believed you could not get addicted.…

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The Real Story Behind Drunk Driving Deaths [Infographic]

Statistics Surrounding Drunk Driving Deaths Prove That It Isn’t a Victimless CrimeDrunk driving isn’t something that affects only other people. It puts you and your loved ones at risk, too. Whether you’re the person driving under the influence or the other motorist, your life changes forever. This is particularly true if it costs the life…

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Will OxyContin Effects Make Me Sick?

OxyContin might have offered relief after an accident or injury. But with time, you began to get dependent on it. Relief changed to need, and you found yourself feeling as if you were losing control of when you needed it. This scenario is a familiar road for many who have traveled from prescription painkiller use…

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What is Alprazolam?

The biggest addiction news in the media today focuses on opioids. But another drug, benzodiazepines, deserves its place in the addiction hall of fame. That is alprazolam, a highly addictive benzo also called Xanax. But what is alprazolam and why should family members and other loved ones feel concerned when someone uses this drug?Over 15…

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Medication Assisted Treatment

There are many facets of addiction treatment that warrant explanation. After all, the entire treatment process is unknown to a lot of people. With that said, we want to address something that one might consider confusing. That is the use of drugs to combat drug addiction. That’s correct. Sometimes, doctors and medical staff have to…

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What is Black Tar Heroin?

When most people think of heroin, they picture the white powdered form of the drug. However, many of the men and women in the United States who abuse and are addicted to heroin use a type of the drug called black tar heroin. What is black tar heroin? Find out more about what it is,…

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What are Benzos?

The pharmaceutical industry has packed drugstore shelves with drugs that provide a lot of benefits. Unfortunately, some of those drugs have become favorite targets for drugs abusers. One such class of prescription medications would be benzos or benzodiazepines. While these drugs are useful in the treatment of several medical conditions, they also have properties that…

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