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Addiction and Substance Abuse Rates in North Carolina
Like many other US states, North Carolina is battling growing substance abuse and addiction rates. A study released in 2017 placed North Carolina in the 20th spot in their list of States with the Biggest Drug Problems.
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Addiction Recovery Advice From Metallica’s James Hetfield
Rock n’ Roll in the 1980s was synonymous with drugs, alcohol and partying. One of the most successful bands of all time, Metallica, was not immune to this lifestyle. For Metallica’s lead vocalist and guitarist, James Hetfield, the rock n’ roll lifestyle led to alcohol addiction.
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5 Signs of Valium Abuse
An overdose on drugs or alcohol can result in life-threatening effects. These effects can vary somewhat depending on the substances used. Still, in general, an overdose will cause confusion and disorientation,
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National Safety Month: What is Safety Planning in Recovery?
June is National Safety Month so we’re taking this time to talk about safety planning in recovery. Safety planning is all about preparing for a sober lifestyle.
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Marijuana Use Disorder and Addiction
Marijuana use is legal both recreationally and medically in many states. But, just because something is legal doesn’t mean it can’t be problematic for some people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing. Alcohol and gambling are both legal but they still carry risk of abuse and addiction.
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World No Tobacco Day: Understanding Tobacco Addiction
An overdose on drugs or alcohol can result in life-threatening effects. These effects can vary somewhat depending on the substances used. Still, in general, an overdose will cause confusion and disorientation,
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Self-Care for Addiction Recovery: 30 Tips for Supporting Your Sobriety
Sensory Processing Disorder and Addiction – When people see an image or smell an odor, we are encountering those senses as a response to specific stimuli
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Making Amends With Your Mother For Step 9 of the 12 Step Program
Each May we are reminded of our relationship with our Mother when Mother’s Day comes around. For many, it’s a wonderful day to celebrate. Then others, it is a challenging time– those whose mothers are no longer around, mothers who have lost children, and those with strained mother-child relationships.
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Cinco De Mayo meet “Cinco De Sober”
For most people, Cinco De Mayo conjures images of margaritas and tequila shots. It’s one of the most drinking-heavy holidays in the US which means it can be especially triggering for people in sobriety.
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What We Can Learn about Addiction and Depression from Kurt Cobain’s Suicide
On April 5th, 1994, one of the most talented artists of a generation, Kurt Cobain, took his own life. He was at the height of his fame and had reached levels of success most could never dream of
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Experiential Therapy for Addiction
Treatment programs that take an integrated approach to addiction and mental health have been shown to offer the best outcomes. This is because integrated treatment addresses a broad range of…
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How to Get Drugs Out of Your System Fast
The fastest, safest, most efficient way to get drugs out of your system is by undergoing a medical detox in a specialized rehab facility. Detox is the process in which a person who is dependent on substances is assisted in clearing their bodies of drugs and alcohol.
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Is It Safe to Use Xanax While Pregnant?
There is conflicting evidence regarding the safety of using Xanax while pregnant. If you use Xanax (or drugs like Xanax) and are pregnant or plan to get pregnant, you should discuss this with your physician immediately.
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What Happens When You Overdose?
An overdose on drugs or alcohol can result in life-threatening effects. These effects can vary somewhat depending on the substances used. Still, in general, an overdose will cause confusion and disorientation,
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6 Tips for Staying Sober Over the Holidays
It will soon be the season for family gatherings, work-related parties, and around the clock socializing. It’s also a season that poses unique challenges for people newly in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
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How to Quit Smoking Weed
Marijuana use in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Widespread legalization for both recreational and medical purposes is occurring in many states. In fact, at the time of this writing, only nine states continue to make marijuana fully illegal.
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Risks of Snorting Adderall XR
Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is a prescription-only stimulant. As such, it works to increase activity in the central nervous system (CNS). It is commonly used to treat the symptoms of ADD/ADHD and narcolepsy. Using Adderall or Adderall XR in any way other than directed by a doctor is considered abuse, is risky, and is more…
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Benefits of Quitting Weed
Most of us know marijuana can be habit-forming. We also know the benefits of quitting weed are real. We can see the struggle in friends or family members engaged in heavy marijuana use.
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Is Alcoholism Genetic?
Is Alcoholism Genetic? – Addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain’s reward center, and researchers have long debated over possible genetic and hereditary contributors to addiction.
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What Are Track Marks?
Track Marks on the arms are often a tell-tale sign of heroin use. Heroin is an illicit opioid derived from morphine, an alkaloid found in the poppy plant. When injected, skin lesions known as “track marks” are often visible on a user’s arms, legs, and sometimes other areas of the body.
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Does Kratom Show Up on a Drug Test?
Does kratom show up on a drug test? Well, the answer to this question depends on the kind of test. Kratom isn’t detectable on the standard 5-panel drug test, but it does show up in blood or urine tests.
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