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Codependent Relationships with Addicts
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Codependent Relationships with Addicts

Codependency is quite common in relationships where substance abuse is occurring. Typically, the addict is cared for by their partner. This leads to enabling and codependency. The partner then takes on the role of a caretaker. Such a situation is common for people who have been raised with an addicted parent, which brings in the...

Positive Peer Pressure in Addiction Recovery
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Positive Peer Pressure in Addiction Recovery

The term “peer pressure” is often associated with children, teenagers, and young adults and it’s usually considered to be something negative. You may think about when your peers encouraged you to skip school or use illicit substances. If you’re a parent, you may be constantly worried that your kids will be pressured into doing the...

What Are The Most Used Drugs In America And How To Avoid Them
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What Are The Most Used Drugs In America And How To Avoid Them

The national average for overdoses in the U.S. was 14 per 100,000 in 2016. These numbers originate from what users are reporting voluntarily. Actual numbers are much higher, as the criminalization of drug use encourages secrecy. Substance abuse is a public health problem, not a criminal problem. The less accessible help is for users, the more that...