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I have 3 kids; a 15, a 13 and a 10 year old. I am seriously worried about their future approach to drug, alcohol and all the other addictions and mental health issues out there. Everywhere, we hear stories of kids starting using drugs or … Read On
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The U.S. is in the grip of an opioid-addiction epidemic, yet 80 percent of people who are dependent on heroin or painkillers are not getting treatment, according to a new research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Millions of people … Read On
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It is so strange to me how the general population, government institutions, news outlets and others are almost solely focused on Drug addiction while other addictions get very little attention. What about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, food, gambling, sex and others. These are addictions too and … Read On
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Its been six months with Dave (not his real name), and I did not realise he was an addict though a few signs started showing up shortly after we’d met but I didn’t see them given how much I loved him. Now, I’m not so … Read On
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Can we brainstorm on how best someone can stay motivated in recovery, seeing that every side one turns to, chances of giving up seem higher than average. The community surrounding the person receiving treatment, the stigma, the expenses involved, the fear, and shame this entire … Read On
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States like Colorado, California and other States are legalizing the use of Marijuana perfectly knowing that Marijuana is the “gateway” drug towards harder drugs like methamphetamine, heroine, cocaine, crack, pain pills, etc. So on one side States and Government officials are claiming to fight drug … Read On
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After reading the comments made by the Moderator, and understanding that so few addicts seek treatment, I wonder if there are solutions to enroll more addicts into treatments of their choice and keep them motivated in turning their lives around for the better. Thank you … Read On
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I’d like to share a few tips on how best to stay healthy and conscious about what is happening within and around your life while you are living with someone with addiction issues.
When someone you love is abusing substances like alcohol and/or other drugs, … Read On
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I’ve read, seen and heard from several men and women who have suffered greatly due to substance abuse especially alcoholism and drugs. A number of these had made a decision to receive professional help but some kept wondering whether or not they were making progress … Read On
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