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Get Your Facts Straight on Synthetic Marijuana

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Synthetic marijuana (also known as spice, K2, fake weed, synthetic cannabinoids and other street names) has become a drug of choice for people desiring a cheaper high and those hoping…

Being an Atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous

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Life as an atheist or agnostic in recovery may seem isolating at first glance. A higher power or deity is often strongly associated with mutual aid support groups like Alcoholics…

Today’s Marijuana More Potent than Ever

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With marijuana now legal in several states for medical and recreational use, it becomes increasingly important to consider the higher-than-ever potency of today’s cannabis. Many critics of marijuana legalization cite…

Taking Aim at Recovery With Archery

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“In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns and looks within himself for the cause…

Manipulating Addicts’ Beliefs May Revolutionize Addiction Treatment

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People show different brain activity when smoking depending on their beliefs about the presence of nicotine, according to a new study from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. These results…

The World Now Has 1 Billion Smokers

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A new study has revealed that the most common addiction worldwide is smoking, with 22.5% of all adults being regular smokers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Integrated Physical, Psychiatric Care Critically Important, Study Finds

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People with mental health disorders are more likely to suffer from chronic physical conditions than the general population, according to a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry

Gardening Helps Women in Addiction Recovery Grow Strong

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In Vernon Hills, Illinois, outside of Chicago, women in treatment for addiction are gardening to support their recovery. It’s a simple idea, but one that has a lasting impact and…

Opioid Abuse ‘Extreme’ Problem in Massachusetts, Survey Finds

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According to a new survey, almost 40 percent of Massachusetts adults know someone who has abused prescription painkillers in the past five years, and almost three-quarters say that heroin abuse…

Should You Give Up Drinking Because of Strong Urge to Smoke?

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If you’re in the habit of smoking only when you drink and hang out with friends, you’re a social smoker and you may think that you aren’t harming your health.…

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Category: Helpful Articles

Category: Helpful Articles

Get Your Facts Straight on Synthetic Marijuana

Being an Atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous

Today’s Marijuana More Potent than Ever

Taking Aim at Recovery With Archery

Manipulating Addicts’ Beliefs May Revolutionize Addiction Treatment

The World Now Has 1 Billion Smokers

Integrated Physical, Psychiatric Care Critically Important, Study Finds

Gardening Helps Women in Addiction Recovery Grow Strong

Opioid Abuse ‘Extreme’ Problem in Massachusetts, Survey Finds

Should You Give Up Drinking Because of Strong Urge to Smoke?

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