Drugs & Addiction

November 18, 2014
Biofeedback Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Biofeedback therapy, also known as neurofeedback therapy, is a method of training the brain to function more efficiently. This therapy can be used for a…
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November 13, 2014
Suboxone Treatment
Opioid addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. The “cold-turkey” approach to opioid addiction is not successful, with nearly 25 percent of…
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November 12, 2014
Scoring Life Skills on the Soccer Field
When addicts and alcoholics decide to get clean, balancing recovery with school, work and extracurricular activities is vital in developing a healthy new life. Just…
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November 11, 2014
Will the Children of Addicts Become Addicts Themselves?
According to a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 12 percent of children in the United States have…
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November 6, 2014
Marijuana Edibles: How’s it Different From Smoking?
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances among young adults in the United States. With the recent legalization of marijuana in some states,…
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November 5, 2014
Occupational Workshop: Finding the Path To Productivity
Making a living by being a productive member of society is not only expected, it’s also necessary to sustain one’s self. Since Sober College clients…
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November 4, 2014
Street Names for Drugs: Guide to Understanding the Drug Language
Many drugs are referred to by any number of street names to create confusion, divert attention and avoid the suspicion of friends, family and law…
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October 28, 2014
Taking a Swing At Sobriety
Addiction and alcoholism are cunning. They can be so powerful that they pry our greatest passions from our grasp, forcing us to forget the people…
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October 22, 2014
Healing the Bay and Our Souls
As addicts and alcoholics, we were masters of neglect. We did not care for our sanity, our bodies, our spirits, our friends and loved ones;…
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