Americans are quite familiar with the horrible consequences of drunk driving, and the unfortunate headlines are in the news far too often. Add to that other distractions such as text messaging, which create even further danger on the road. However, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is bringing a new sense of awareness to the growing…
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Are you or someone you care about dealing with meth addiction? Are you ready to seek help for meth addiction, but aren’t sure about the level of help and intervention you need or whether an outpatient meth rehab program or inpatient drug rehab would be better for you? Worse, are you caught in the web…
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Whether you’re seeking rehab for meth addiction, alcohol addiction treatment, or a drug rehabilitation facility or program that deals with some other form of drug addiction, there are lots of options available. The question is, which will work for you? There’s really no one size fits all answer to that question. Most drug and meth…
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During the last year or two, a unique form of Wax Marijuana has become increasingly popular. It’s known as marijuana wax, ear wax, dabs, or simply wax. This form of marijuana concentrate is a far more powerful substance than marijuana in weed form. It reportedly leads to a quicker, stronger high; the highest of marijuana…
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Some people are good at hiding alcohol addiction , and problem drinkers have lots of time and space to perfect the art of secret drinking. At what point does drinking cross over the line from acceptable social drinking to a level of alcohol consumption that is dangerous? It’s an insidious process that almost creeps up…
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The White House is paying close attention to drug use in the United States, and has crafted a new drug strategy to support drug control and treatment. Leading the campaign that advises the president on drug control activities and related funding is the Office of National Drug Control Policy, or ONDCP. This office was created…
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Overcoming drug addiction isn’t something you should do on your own. Not only is it much more challenging, it is potentially dangerous, depending on the addiction. Educating yourself on the effects of drugs and addiction is just as important as choosing the right drug rehab center. Let’s look at a few of the best drug…
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A number of myths concerning medical detox have cropped up over the years, often confusing people who are considering treatment. If you’ve been thinking about entering alcohol or drug detox, it’s important to educate yourself about these myths to choose a quality facility that understands just how essential medical detox is. Let’s take a look…
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Drug and alcohol addiction in our senior population is much more common than one may realize. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), persons aged 65 and over represent 13 percent of the total population, but account for over one – third of all prescribed medications. Beyond that, the number of people over…
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Detoxing at Home: Why It’s So Dangerous Drug and or alcohol addiction are serious diseases and require respect when it comes to treatment. It’s not likely that most people would consider self-treating their diabetes, their Parkinson’s, or even casting their own broken arm. The risk of failure and the risk of adverse consequences when detoxing…
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