Top Warning Signs You May Be Headed Toward Relapse
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The road to recovery is oftentimes a bumpy one, with many ups and downs along the way. Some days you [...]
The Short- and Long-Term Effects of Alcohol On the Body
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When you drink alcohol, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream—which mean it affects every part of your body. So if you [...]
“Mommy Juice”: Why Alcohol Use is On The Rise For Suburban Moms
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Think about some of the most popular TV shows of the past several years, like Desperate Housewives, the Real Housewives [...]
April 2015 is Alcohol Awareness Month
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Every April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month, a [...]
Are military personnel at a greater risk for substance abuse?
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Substance abuse is an issue impacting millions of Americans. Substance abuse impacts individuals of every age, race, gender, and economic [...]
How to promote drug abuse education in the family
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Teenage drug use and substance abuse has been affecting teens and young adults for longer than most people wanted to [...]
The science behind drug abuse and addiction
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Substance dependence, also known as drug dependence, happens when long-term changes occur in the brain causing it to adapt to [...]
Is addiction a disease?
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For many years, both scientists and the general population were under a misapprehension that drug addicts were morally flawed individuals [...]
Know The Risk Factors Between Substance Abuse and Heart Disease
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During the month of February, Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped candies, balloons, and chocolates. More importantly, the American Heart [...]