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Alcoholism and Hair Loss
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Alcoholism and Hair Loss

Does Alcohol Cause Hair Loss? The average person will lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day; while this may sound like a lot, normal hair growth is constant and these lost hairs are typically replaced quickly enough to prevent noticeable loss. However, some individuals may be more prone to hair shedding, depending on factors...

Ways Drugs Are Abused
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Ways Drugs Are Abused

Methods Of Drug Abuse There are many different ways that drugs can be abused, and many different types of drugs. Some drugs make you feel mellow, some make you feel perky. Some make you hallucinate, and some make you grind your teeth until they fall out of your head. A lot of people don’t understand...

To Thine Own Self Be True: Finding Self-Acceptance During Addiction Recovery
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To Thine Own Self Be True: Finding Self-Acceptance During Addiction Recovery

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health states that in 2017 alone 19.7 million individuals fought substance abuse. For those attempting to kick their addiction, self-acceptance can be a daily struggle.  Societies view on addicts is more judgmental than supportive, making it even harder for someone addicted to drugs to muster up the strength to love themselves...

5 Creatively Fun Sober Activities
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5 Creatively Fun Sober Activities

Anyone that goes through addiction and getting sober knows how hard it is to adjust to life without drugs or alcohol. When you’ve spent so long abusing substances, you’re used to devoting your time to finding and using them. It can be a strange and confusing feeling to have to fill that void, both literally...

Amphetamines: The Complete Guide to Amphetamine Abuse and Treatment
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Amphetamines: The Complete Guide to Amphetamine Abuse and Treatment

When you think of amphetamines, are you only thinking about the obvious perils of crystal meth? If so, think again. Nearly 1 in 5 Ivy League college students report using prescription amphetamines while studying. From prescription stimulants to methamphetamine, all of these substances have serious potential for misuse and addiction. Are you concerned that you or a...

Is Dabbing Addictive? Signs of Marijuana Dab Addiction and Abuse
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Is Dabbing Addictive? Signs of Marijuana Dab Addiction and Abuse

Marijuana dabbing is a new way of consuming marijuana that has been growing in popularity. But is dabbing addictive? What are the signs of marijuana dab addiction and abuse? In this blog post, we will explore these questions and more. While legal marijuana, both medical and recreational, is slowly but surely getting legalized across the country,...