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Friend Is Abusing Drugs
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I Think My Friend is Addicted to Drugs

Drug abuse can cause serious damage to many aspects of an individual’s life. Substance use can lead to more severe medical concerns, a decrease in mental health, difficulty in maintaining employment, and relationship challenges.  From an…
Most Lethal Drugs In America
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Anonymous Drug Counseling

In the United States, millions of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol use. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), in 2015 approximately 20.8 million people met the diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD), and…
Should You Tell Your Boss About Addiction
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Should You Tell Your Boss You Are in Recovery?

Substance use disorders are far from rare. In fact, almost 21 million Americans report that they deal with addiction to at least one substance, but only about 10% of those seek out and receive treatment. Although many people have continued to…
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Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms

It’s hard to scroll through your newsfeed and not see a few articles about the fentanyl epidemic. The once-obscure drug has invaded the United States and the heroin supply. The highly potent opioid has been plucked from insignificance (except…
Most Lethal Drugs In America
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Substance Abuse on College Campuses

The truth about college is that it’s anything but easy. It can feel adventurous, sure, but it also elicits emotions of stress and overwhelm. It can seem exciting, too, but also nerve-racking and unsustainable pressures. In fact, many students…
unable to stop drinking
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Substance Abuse Help Online

In 2020, over 90,000 Americans died from drug-related overdoses — the highest year of overdose deaths ever recorded. An estimated one in twelve Americans needs substance abuse treatment. However, factors like cost, lack of childcare, no insurance…
risks of anti anxiety medications
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Importance of Prevention of Substance Abuse

Many people have difficulties understanding how or why others may become addicted to drugs. The idea that a person can become dependent on lethal substances seems to relate more to a lack of willpower, rather than an inability to simply stop.…
Admitting You Have A Problem Is A First Step
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Admitting You Have a Problem is the First Step

If you’ve battled with substance abuse, chances are you’ve heard the saying, “admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery.” There’s only one clear fact with addiction: the disease is not straightforward, and recovery…
Drug Education Resources
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Why is Drug Education Important?

Why is drug education important? Understanding the impact of alcohol and other drugs is undoubtedly an invaluable strength. Knowing how drugs impact the body, the long and short-term effects of substance abuse, and the possible risk factors…
Most Lethal Drugs In America
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Deadliest Drug in America

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that fentanyl is responsible for 29% of all fatal overdoses. This makes it the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. or, in short, one of the deadliest drugs in America.  Throughout…