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The History of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation in America
Addiction is not new. Even from the earliest points in history, people were known to engage in substances that made them feel good. And even for early Americans, drinking alcohol for recreation or to...
View ArticleThe Relationship Between Alcoholism and Smoking
Have you ever noticed that people who drink alcohol often smoke, too? Both of these activities seem to go together, “like milk and cookies.” Some people say that having a drink in one hand and a...
View ArticleI’m Addicted to _______ and Just Found out I’m Pregnant. What Can I Do and...
Pregnancy is a beautiful gift, and it is a wonderful experience bringing a new life into the world. However, if you have found yourself pregnant unexpectedly, it may be difficult to process the...
View ArticleMarijuana, The Gateway Drug
According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report, marijuana was used by more than 80 percent of illicit drug users in 2013. Some people use marijuana recreationally or medicinally...
View ArticleAcupuncture for Addiction Recovery
There is no simple solution to addiction recovery. Addiction is a complex issue that doctors are still studying and learning more about. In the meantime, recovery programs are popping up all over the...
View ArticleDrug Addiction in Healthcare Professionals
Addiction is a disease that knows no boundaries. It impacts people of all races, creeds, socioeconomic statuses and professions. One field that has a high prevalence of drug addiction is the healthcare...
View ArticleWhere Does Your Candidate Stand on Drug Laws?
Presidential hopefuls have to balance a number of policy issues — foreign policy, trade and climate change, along with countless others. Sometimes it can be hard to keep all of their positions...
View ArticleWhy Moms Become Addicted to Prescription Drugs
Society often has a perception of what a drug addict or alcoholic looks like. Typically, people think there are social or economic issues that have led to substance abuse. The reality, though, is that...
View ArticleNewborns With Drug Addicted Mothers
The statistics on babies born addicted to drugs show an unfortunate, and alarming, rise in this epidemic. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an infant is born every 25 minutes who is...
View ArticleDrug Addiction in Men vs. Women
You’ve probably heard about the gender gap. It’s a phrase used to describe gaps in pay, educational opportunities and career advancement between men and women. It’s also a phrase now employed to...
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