DRUG ADDICTION

Stress Takes the Lead as a Primary Reason Why Young People Turn to Drugs and Alcohol

For years, peer pressure was recognized as the most common factor that precipitated youth drug use, particularly first-time drug use. However, a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited stress as now eclipsing peer pressure as the primary reason why young people experiment with mind-altering substances.

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Karen Hadley in Drug Addiction
May 20, 2023

Should Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs Be Sold Over the Counter?

Should opioid addiction treatment drugs be available over the counter at pharmacies? It might help some people but could it create far more harm than it helps?

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Ren in Drug Addiction
November 23, 2022

Alcohol and Marijuana, Two Legal Drugs Especially Harmful When Used Together

According to recent studies, 75% of individuals who are addicted to drugs use more than one substance. This is quite concerning, because recent data also suggests experimenting with two substances (like marijuana and alcohol) poses an even greater risk to users.

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Julie in Drug Addiction
February 17, 2022

Ten Signs It’s Time to Get Addiction Help Right Away

If you are unsure whether you or someone you love needs help for their addiction, here are some common signs that it is time to get professional help as soon as possible.

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Karen Hadley in Drug Addiction
February 7, 2022

The Tangled Relationship Between Addiction and Trauma

For many people, experiencing trauma such as sexual, physical, emotional abuse or severe loss sets them on a path toward substance abuse and addiction. Understanding this can enable you to help a person who is using drugs and may be starting on that path.

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Julie in Drug Addiction
June 16, 2021

When It Comes to Addiction, the Words We Say, Matter

Words have power; they can inspire and heal, or they can hurt and destroy, so let's chose our words wisely.

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Ren in Drug Addiction
May 31, 2021

Drugs Can Kill in Many Ways

Drug overdoses grab headlines and, as a result, the public mind. A great deal of focus is directed at overdoses, mostly because they have skyrocketed in the last two decades. However, there are many other ways that drugs can kill.

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Julie in Drug Addiction
January 28, 2021

Why Living in Active Addiction is Basically “Survival Mode” & How to Get Out

There is nothing wrong with living in survival mode from time to time, like anything else it has its purpose. Survival mode helps us get through difficult situations, it helps us “survive” through trying times.

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Ren in Drug Addiction
November 26, 2020

Stigma Makes Addiction Treatment Difficult For Many

Addiction in America will not be resolved until we break away from stigma and start looking at addicts as people worthy of help.

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Ren in Drug Addiction
September 12, 2020

Why Those Needing Drug Rehab During Pandemic May Suffer from Neglect

How has COVID-19 affected Americans seeking drug or alcohol rehab? This pandemic has made life difficult for ALL Americans. But for those who need drug rehab to protect their very existence, it has been far worse.

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