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Mar
24
How Do Drugs Affect Neurotransmitters?
Many people don’t realize how severely drug addiction can damage their brains and bodies. Drugs bind to the neurotransmitters in…
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Mar
19
The Effects of Alcoholism on Men’s Health
Alcoholism can cause several mental and physical effects on a person’s life. When comparing the two genders, there seems to…
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18
10 Tips for Remaining Positive During Alcohol Recovery
Remaining positive is difficult for those struggling with alcoholism and recovery. However, there are simple actions you can take to…
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11
States move to legalize recreational marijuana
As more and more states move to legalize recreational marijuana, it's important we talk about the impact this has on…
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17
Principles of the 12-Steps
The origins of the principles of the 12-steps, including the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) itself, can be traced back to the…
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17
The Sound of Silence and the Path to Recovery
The world is a noisy place. Think about it: on any given day, you’re bombarded with the sound of honking…
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30
Everybody Hurts: How Portugal Is Leading the Way in Addiction Treatment and Recovery
In 1999, there was no country on earth with a higher percentage of “hard” drug addicts than Portugal. A full…
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10
Doctors Know Less about Substance Abuse Than You Think
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and…
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