“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection.” This quote from British journalist Johann Hari has become a popular saying in recovery communities over the past few years, and connections forms ‘Why Strong Relationships in Recovery are Important.’ There’s a good reason for that. This quote reinforces what addicts in …
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Every day 29 people die in car crashes involving a drunk driver. There are over 111 million people that self report that they drove under the influence. To help avoid as least some of these needless deaths, we’ve listed our top ‘7 Ways to Avoid Drinking and Driving’ in the form of a handy resource. …
Is it illegal to take another person’s prescription? The simple answer is yes. No matter the circumstances, you are taking a medication that wasn’t prescribed for you by a medical professional. It may seem obvious to some, but here’s our complete list of ‘Reasons to Avoid Sharing Prescription Drugs,’ in case you shared any reservations …
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“Should I go to rehab?” When you are concerned about this need, it makes sense to review our short article on the matter, ‘When to Go to Rehab.’ If you suspect you might be addicted to drugs or alcohol, you’re probably asking yourself this very question right now. In theory, it seems like it should …
If you or someone you love has had an addiction problem, you know that the most challenging part is trying to overcome it. Whenever you start using drugs, you may believe that you may stop at any time. You may also think that addiction problems are myths and that you will be an exception to …
Walking down the road of addiction is a life-changing event. It’s no easy path to tread, yet such an easy path to stumble onto. With this knowledge in mind, we’ve identified ‘7 Signs to Identify Addiction,’ and assist in recovery. Addictions come in many shapes and sizes and go by many names. Regardless of …
RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE Statistics provided by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2017 show that approximately 19.7 million Americans aged 12 years and older suffered from a drug addiction disorder. Other statistics show that of all 21 million people who suffer from substance abuse, only …
There is are some things which are important enough to seek information about. Dealing with a drug addict you care about is one of those things. With this in mind, we’ve made a top ‘5 Support Tips for Friends and Family of Drug Addicts.’ Read on to find out crucial information to help your situation. …
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In 2017, more than 70,200 Americans died from a drug overdose. In 2020, initial statistics point to more than 93,000 perishing, another huge increase. With this terrible truth in mind, we want to look at ‘8 Helpful Tips to Prevent Drug Abuse,’ so that fewer families have to grieve their loved ones. Oftentimes, people …
The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that every day, 130 people die from opioid overdoses in the United States. Dealing with addiction is one of the most difficult tasks for anyone. Thats why we’ve come up with ’14 Rules You Should Never Break When Dealing With Addiction,’ to serve as a helpful set of guidelines …
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