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July 9, 2015
Dirty Needles: Heroin Addiction & the Global HIV Epidemic
The human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV, is a virus that causes not only HIV infection but can also lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome…
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July 9, 2015
The Truth About Using Prescription Drugs to Help Addiction
There are a number of different ways to treat substance abuse. Often, the most effective means of addressing addiction is through a holistic approach that…
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July 2, 2015
Safety Tips for The Fourth of July | Infographic
The Fourth of July is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in America. Everyone in the country takes the day off in order to…
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June 26, 2015
Teenage Smoking: Why are Teens Still Hooked on Cigarettes?
Despite the plethora of information published regarding the risks associated with smoking cigarettes, nearly one in five high school-aged teens are still smoking. While the…
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June 22, 2015
Bad Trip – The Dangers of Classifying LSD as an Anti-depressant
LSD stands for “lysergic acid diethylamide,” which is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. The drug goes by many…
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June 19, 2015
Doctor’s Orders: Bent out of Shape on Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines are depressants,…
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June 11, 2015
Key Signs that you may be an Enabler
When a loved one struggles with an addiction, it can be difficult to not intervene. Substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States…
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June 5, 2015
Hashish, Cannabis and Marijuana- What are the differences?
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and use continues to grow as more states move towards legalization. According to…
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June 2, 2015
What You Need to Know About Sober Living
Successfully completing rehab for drug and alcohol addiction is an incredible feat. It is an individual journey that requires different lengths of time, varied amounts…
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