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...
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Realities of Drug Addiction Blog
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- Jun 14, 2023
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?...
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- Jun 3, 2023
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...
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- May 16, 2023
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...
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- May 2, 2023
Glamorizing Substance Use Through Social Media
Businesses spend millions of dollars annually glamorizing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription medicines. These marketing ploys...
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- Apr 21, 2023
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...
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- Apr 15, 2023
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...
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- Apr 12, 2023
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...
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- Apr 2, 2023
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...
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- Mar 25, 2023
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...
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