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In 2014 the National Institute of Mental Health found that 20.2 million adults in the United States met the criteria for a substance use
Support Groups for Polysubstance Dependence
By Garrett Stanford
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The Most Common Types of Alcohol Abuse
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Alcohol consumption plays an important role in our culture. Drinking alcohol is an essential aspect of religious rituals, business meetings, dating, and casual social
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When most people think of substance use disorders, they picture a person who has a debilitating dependence on one particular substance. Individuals in addiction
What are the Most Abused Prescription Drugs?
By Garrett Stanford
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America suffers from a significant drug addiction problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 10% of the population will suffer from
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
By Garrett Stanford
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An important aspect of treating an alcoholism is understanding the underlying causes. Alcoholism is most commonly known in the medical community by the formal
The Importance Behind Step 1: Admitting You Are Powerless and that Your Life has Become Unmanageable
By Garrett Stanford
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Most addiction treatment programs work to help individuals recognize the reality of their condition. For many, accepting that they have a substance use disorder
10 Helpful Tips to Stay Sober in College
By Garrett Stanford
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For many college students with substance use disorders, the idea of having to get sober early on in life is intimidating. Many young people
5 Tips For Getting Back to a Normal Recovery Life After Shelter-in-Place Orders are Lifted
By Garrett Stanford
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With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to rage on, everyone has been forced to quarantine themselves and follow social distancing rules. While these rules are
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- Why Do Young Adults Binge Drink?
- Are Prescription Medications Safer than Street Drugs?
- Support Groups for Polysubstance Dependence
- The Most Common Types of Alcohol Abuse
- What is Polysubstance Abuse?
- What are the Most Abused Prescription Drugs?
- Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
- The Importance Behind Step 1: Admitting You Are Powerless and that Your Life has Become Unmanageable
- 10 Helpful Tips to Stay Sober in College
- 5 Tips For Getting Back to a Normal Recovery Life After Shelter-in-Place Orders are Lifted
