Understanding trends in teenage drug use helps parents educate their children and monitor signs of possible drug use. One of the most informative publications on children and drugs is the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Monitoring the Future Survey, an annual examination of adolescent drug use and attitudes towards drug risk. The 2012 survey indicates […]
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Combining alcohol with other substances increases the risk of serious health conditions and side effects. Alcohol intensifies the effects of many drugs, including street drugs and prescription medication. Seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs and herbal treatments can also cause problems when taken with alcohol. Effects of Alcohol on Men and Women Alcohol affects women faster than
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News stories about mothers suffering from addiction are fairly common. Stories about mothers neglecting children during drug binges, leaving children alone in toxic meth labs, or exposing kids to drug paraphernalia, smoke and syringes creates the impression mothers who suffer from addiction don’t care about their children. The truth is much more complex. Mothers struggling
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A stay in rehab is trying for you and your loved one. The struggle with addiction, the pains of withdrawal and the rehabilitation therapy process involves a lot of stress and emotions. This is why after completing a recovery program your loved one needs your support more than ever. How to Help You may be
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Your Rehab Stay Could Uncover a Dual Diagnosis When entering a rehabilitation program, most expect to be treated only for their addiction. However, during treatment clients can uncover underlying disorders that go beyond addiction. These mental health issues can even be one of the causes of substance abuse. A proper dual diagnosis is essential in
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The rich and famous are not immune to the harmful physical and emotional effects of drug addiction. From celebrity after celebrity entering into addiction recovery treatment programs, this is an obvious fact. Now, Sir Elton John is sharing his experiences with drugs, alcohol, recklessness and bulimia in his upcoming memoir. A Selfish Way of Life
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It’s completely normal to feel nervous when you first enter a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility. Remember the facility is designed to provide a warm, supportive environment in which you can explore the issues surrounding your addiction and begin to heal. Below are some tips to help you prepare for your stay: Understand the treatment
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Perhaps one of the more common objections or reservations that a client may feel towards in-patient treatment in a drug recovery center is the perceived isolation during treatment. There are definite advantages to temporarily transferring to a safe and controlled environment that can increase chances of recovery. For example, most of the triggers or complicating
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An effective rehabilitation program is one that offers individualized treatment. Every case of addiction or substance abuse is unique because every afflicted person comes with his or her own social background, family and personal history, medical needs … and all the other factors relevant to addiction. There is no one pre-determined or set remedy. The
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