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Realities of Drug Addiction Blog
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Determining the Severity of Addiction
Have you ever wondered how severe your addiction or another person’s addiction is? Addiction can be mild to severe. This article is based...
Sep 7, 2023
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Communicating with the Person about their Substance Use: The Do's and Don't
Have you thought about talking with your loved one or a friend about their substance use but don’t know how to communicate your concerns?...
Jun 14, 2023
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The Detrimental Effect of Enabling: A Barrier to Recovery
Are you enabling a loved one’s addiction? Enabling behavior perpetuates addiction and hinders recovery. Learn about the detrimental...
Jun 3, 2023
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Addiction is a Disease, Not a Crime
People who use drugs or have an addiction to substances continue to be penalized in the criminal justice system. This punishment does not...
May 16, 2023
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Glamorizing Substance Use Through Social Media
Businesses spend millions of dollars annually glamorizing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription medicines. These marketing ploys...
May 2, 2023
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Cocaine: A Highly Addictive Stimulant
Cocaine, commonly referred to as coke, crack, and blow is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant drug. Despite being a...
Apr 21, 2023
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Stimulants: Highly Addictive and Dangerous
Stimulant drugs are a group of drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system. These drugs are very dangerous because they...
Apr 15, 2023
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Prescription and OTC Drug Take Back Day
The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’s is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. It’s goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and...
Apr 12, 2023
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Stigma of Drug Addiction in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals often have negative attitudes towards people with addiction. This has a negative effect on the overall health...
Apr 2, 2023
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Xylazine: The Newest Drug Threat
Xylazine is the newest drug threat. This drug is approved for use in veterinary medicine. It is used for sedation, analgesia, and...
Mar 25, 2023
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