Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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If you watch, read, or listen to the news, or are active on social media, then you have had exposure to the epidemic of meth. The unfortunate thing is that the numbers are climbing at alarming rates. Whether you or someone you love uses methamphetamine, or you want to learn more, here are five things…
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With much of the focus in the media on opiate addiction, some drugs seem less harmful or not as well-known. Yet, codeine is a pharmaceutical listed as an opiate, so the potential for abuse is powerful. It may be surprising to learn that codeine cough syrup is a narcotic like the others you hear about….
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Considering a dose of fentanyl can be 100 times smaller than a dose of heroin and produce the same effect, the risks associated with fetanyl overdose have skyrocketed. Fentanyl has become a massive money maker on the streets and users are paying with their lives. If you or a loved one suffers from addiction, it…
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According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, the nation has seen a 200% increase in opioid overdose deaths since 2000. At the heart of many of these deaths is fentanyl, the most powerful opioid available. Doctors prescribe the drug to treat the extreme pain of conditions like cancer and other diseases. However, the…
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Marijuana and alcohol are both recreational drugs sometimes used together. Neither one alone may seem deadly when used in social quantities, but using them together is not safe. Some people enjoy the combination of the two due to the intensity when combined. Yet, how they react together causes complications. If you are wondering if mixing…
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Each day in America, thousands of people over the age of 12 try cocaine for the first time. Of the individuals who try cocaine, around 75 percent of them will become addicted to the powerful stimulating effects of the drug. Those addicted to the drug account for a whopping 1.5 million people throughout the country….
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Over the past couple of years, that has been a lot of debate and conversation around the topic of marijuana. More specifically, whether or not legalization should take place for medicinal reasons. These messages have created a lot of confusion around the addictive properties associated with marijuana. However, scientists are continuing to show how this…
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When a person struggles with the symptoms of ADD, ADHD, or narcolepsy, the symptoms can make living a normal life difficult. Stimulant drugs like Adderall have been prescribed by medical professionals for more than 40 years to help those with these conditions find improved focus, mental clarity, and relief. But do any potential long-term…
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By: Melissa F., Transformations Alumna The first time it happened, I was out in the middle of nowhere. I remember looking up at the sky, with this warm, fuzzy, feeling like I was laying back in a pool on a summer day. Only this was brought to us courtesy of the fine folks at Anheuser…
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