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Learning to Accept Trauma
A person can experience trauma as the result of many different situations. Trauma can cause an individual to feel overwhelmed [...]
Defining Binge Drinking and Alcohol Abuse
Each year, millions of Americans consume alcohol. Some do it occasionally, while others do it on a regular basis. Many [...]
Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Alcoholism
Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Alcoholism Millions of Americans consume alcohol each year. SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on [...]
Have Prescription Drugs Been Changed to Reduce Abuse?
Each year, millions of people abuse prescription medications. SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that in 2012, [...]
Five Ways to Find Balance in Your Recovery Lifestyle
Recovering from substance abuse or addiction is a complex and long process. Although some people believe that recovery means simply [...]
Common Excuses People Make When They’re Addicted
When a person is struggling with an addiction, he might try to deny that anything is wrong. Instead of admitting [...]
What to Do When Someone Lies about Drug Use
A lot of people struggle with drug abuse and addiction. While some people openly admit that they have a problem [...]
The Effects of Drugs on Pregnancy
Anytime a person abuses drugs, she is potentially causing serious physical and psychological damage to her body. Along with the [...]
Do Men and Women Metabolize Drugs Differently?
A lot of people think that drugs affect each user in similar ways. They think that if a drug has [...]