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What to do if You Find Drugs in Your House

How Do You Respond If You Find Illegal Substances At Home? Did you stumble across illegal drugs while you were cleaning the house? Were you looking for proof that your teenager might be up to something? While most people who take drugs do their best to hide them, it’s possible to discover that a loved one is using by finding their stash. No matter how you found the drugs in

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Which Pill Is the Best for A Hangover?

Trying To Beat A Hangover? Learn About the Best Over-the-Counter Cures For those of us that have experienced a hangover in our lives, we know that they aren’t pleasant. From anywhere from 24-72 hours, we find ourselves wearing sunglasses indoors and asking if there’s a way to make it end. Well, even though there’s no cut-and-dry cure for a hangover, there are ways to effectively relieve the symptoms. Some can

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Is Vicodin Still Being Manufactured?

You’ve most likely heard of Vicodin; and you probably even know what it does. What many don’t know, however, is the journey it’s been on over the past few decades as a narcotic prescription drug.   What Is Vicodin? Vicodin is a brand name for a narcotic pain reliever. This drug, either in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid, is a combination of hydrocodone & acetaminophen. This same

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Are There Universities With Sober Living Programs?

As you probably know, college is the perfect place for partying. You can easily access alcohol, marijuana, and even some illicit drugs by walking through some campuses or residential housing facilities. For the average college student, this may sound like a dream — getting to take a break from your studies to let loose and party with friends; but for those recovering from addiction issues, these circumstances on campuses could

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What Are Examples of Codependency?

What Is Codependency? Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects one’s ability to maintain healthy relationships. While it’s not recognized as a diagnosable illness, codependency is extremely common and is often referred to as “relationship addiction.” Someone with a codependent personality typically has a bad relationship with themselves. Therefore, they feel compelled to receive self-worth from external sources like other people.   Reasons Someone Might Be Codependent There

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Which Depressants are Legal vs. Illegal?

What Are Depressants? Despite the name, depressants don’t necessarily make you feel depressed. Referred to as “downers,” these drugs are designed to help people relax, release inhibitions, and feel at-ease. They are commonly used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, stress, insomnia, sleep disorders, body pain, seizures, and more. Depressants can be swallowed, drank, injected, or snorted; once administered, they will affect the central nervous system and begin to slow down

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What to do if You’re Furloughed and Need Treatment

This is an extremely uncertain time for a lot of people around the nation right now.  What can make this time even more challenging is if you find yourself struggling with substance use disorder and in-need of treatment, but you’ve been furloughed or laid off by your employer.  Perhaps you’ve been thinking about seeking treatment for some time now, but your job has been a barrier.  If you’re currently furloughed

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Breaking News: Safe Injection Site in Philadelphia

You may have been hearing in the news, or perhaps read my last article, regarding the safe injection site that is being debated in Philadelphia.  There was a recent development in the legal case of the United States versus Safehouse. What is Safehouse? Safehouse is a project that has been debated legally in the city of Philadelphia to integrate a safe-injection site.  A safe injection site is a medical facility

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Is there a Difference between AA and NA?

There are many differences between AA and NA, and many fundamental similarities as well. Whether you are trying to choose which fellowship is right for you, looking to become more educated in order to support a loved one, or seeking general information, it is important to be armed with the facts. Both NA and AA pride themselves on Anonymity and so you may find it difficult to know where to

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What is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Work?

EMDR is a non-invasive treatment that can help treat trauma-related issues. But, what is EMDR therapy? In short, if you struggle with a trauma-related disorder, such as PTSD, it can be difficult to find relief from your symptoms. PTSD can create troubling symptoms that can be debilitating, with severe cases preventing you from working or pursuing an education. Trauma disorders are caused when you experience or witnesses a troubling, disturbing

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