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Rehab Success Rates
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Rehab Success Rates

Gauging the Effectiveness of Drug and Alcohol Treatment If you are affected by serious drug or alcohol problems, the universal recommendation is entry into a substance rehab program. There are programs available for recovery from all forms of substance use. In addition, you can find programs suitable for all levels of addiction severity. But exactly...

Famous Alcoholics
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Famous Alcoholics

There are many stories of famous alcoholics and historical figures who drank to excess. It certainly appears the ‘average Joe’ (like you and me) can become obsessed with the stories of famous alcoholics. But what makes a celebrity drinker so interesting? Whether it is relating to stories of celebrity recovery or being surprised that someone...

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...

What Are the Most Common Cocaine Side Effects?
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What Are the Most Common Cocaine Side Effects?

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that’s made from the coca plant. Also known as coke, rock, snow, crack, or blow, it quickly increases the user’s energy, attention, and alertness. However, the high is short-lived and it is followed immediately by depression, edginess, and cravings. People who use cocaine often find it hard to eat...

A Look At The Many Benefits of Sobriety
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A Look At The Many Benefits of Sobriety

People often make it seem like drinking or using substances is the only way to have fun. If you’ve been drinking alcohol heavily or regularly, you may worry that your life will be boring or unsatisfying if you never drink again. At the same time, you may be concerned about the problems drinking is causing...

What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?
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What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?

You may not have heard of them but whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs in the United States. When you think of inhalants you may think of gasoline, lighter fluid, or spray paint and you may even be asking “what’s a whippit or whippet?”. Whippits is a slang term for steel cartridges filled with...