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How to Reach Out to a Someone Suffering From Drug Addiction
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How to Reach Out to a Someone Suffering From Drug Addiction

According to this study, our personal network’s attitude towards substance use and recovery can actually impact our future substance abuse. Having a network of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. With this guide, you can determine if your friend is suffering from drug addiction and take the necessary steps to help them.  Become...

5 Little-Known Facts About Hallucinogenic Drugs
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5 Little-Known Facts About Hallucinogenic Drugs

“Lucy in the sky with diamonds.” This Beatles lyric carelessly and dangerously glamorizes the use of LSD, a known hallucinogen. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the risks and harmful effects of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, PCP, and mushrooms. But what are hallucinogenic drugs exactly? Hallucinogens are drugs that disrupt your brain’s neurotransmitters. This causes powerful...

Stages of Addiction: How to Know When You’re on a Slippery Slope
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Stages of Addiction: How to Know When You’re on a Slippery Slope

When does using drugs and alcohol turn to a habit that you cannot break? For many people, it can be difficult to identify the warning signs of addiction. This is a reason only 10% of Americans suffering from addiction will get the treatment they need.  The disease creates unawareness or denial of the addiction taking place. Yet, there...

The 5 Stages of Drug Detox and How to Prepare for Treatment
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The 5 Stages of Drug Detox and How to Prepare for Treatment

It’s estimated that more than 114 people die as a result of drug overdose every day in the country. But this problem can be easily treated with rehabilitation and drug detox. To start living a drug-free life, you must go through the dreaded stages of drug withdrawal. But you shouldn’t be afraid of anything! Identifying and understanding the...