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Half a Million Soldiers Battle Prescription Drug Abuse Back at Home

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When soldiers return they bring home wounds both physical and mental. A recent study found that more than half of soldiers who receive opioid painkiller prescriptions continue to request and…

Depressed Marijuana Smokers Have Harder Time Quitting

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Marijuana is a plant-based drug capable of producing significant abuse- or addiction-related problems, known collectively as symptoms of a condition called cannabis use disorder. People who smoke marijuana have unusually…

Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana

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Marijuana is in the news a lot these days, and it seems to be undergoing a social and cultural transformation. With more states legalizing medical marijuana, and now in unprecedented…

When Your Teen Lies About Drug Use

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As a parent, there is such a thing as overkill: hovering like a helicopter parent, restricting independence because you worry, never trusting your child. Being a good parent means finding…

Can you Force an Addict Into Rehab?

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Addiction is a disease of both mind and body. It makes people do things they never thought they would: neglect their loved ones, lose their jobs, drop out of school,…

Methamphetamine

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Methamphetamine is a controlled, stimulant drug that is available legally in prescription form. This drug is commonly abused by those looking for a high and the ability to stay awake…

Growing Trend of Addiction Among Boomers

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It’s not a result of peer pressure. It’s not a result of experimenting for the first time. It’s not even just an excuse to get high. It’s the issues that…

The Dangers of Substituting One Drug for Another

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People with substance abuse problems sometimes temporarily or permanently substitute other drugs for their primary drug of addiction. While addicts and recovering addicts typically have a number of justifications for…

Survey Data Shows Elderly Drug Abuse is on The Rise

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As we all know, the aging process takes a certain toll on the body. Knees hurt, joints ache, and overall performance of body systems diminish overtime. Therefore, it’s no surprise…

Prescription Drug Abuse Tied to Availability, Safety Myths

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Prescription drugs are easy to obtain and people think they are safe to take — and this may be why more than five million Americans were abusing them during a…

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Category: Articles>Drug Addiction

Category: Articles>Drug Addiction

Half a Million Soldiers Battle Prescription Drug Abuse Back at Home

Depressed Marijuana Smokers Have Harder Time Quitting

Talking to Your Kids About Marijuana

When Your Teen Lies About Drug Use

Can you Force an Addict Into Rehab?

Methamphetamine

Growing Trend of Addiction Among Boomers

The Dangers of Substituting One Drug for Another

Survey Data Shows Elderly Drug Abuse is on The Rise

Prescription Drug Abuse Tied to Availability, Safety Myths

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