Archive for November, 2007
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Free 12 Step Resources and Tools
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Trying to battle addiction alone can be overwhelming process. Though we all think we know what it takes to battle addiction, this simply isn’t the case if you’re still using. Millions of people have battled addiction before you and it makes sense NOT to try and reinvent the wheel, but to follow the […]
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What do Ecstasy, Meth, and a Massive Blow to the Head Have in Common?
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College Drinking Risk Factors
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College students drink more alcohol on football game days than other well-known drinking days like New Year’s Eve and Halloween, according to
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Substance Abuse Among Health and Service Professionals
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Healthcare and service professionals like firefighters, policeman, doctors and nurses are all exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis. So, how do these individuals deal with this?
Obviously, it takes a certain character and disposition to work in these professions, but even the most qualified individual will eventually be affected by what they see and […]
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Typical Steroid Users - Not Who You Might Expect!
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For most, the typical image of a steriod user is a pro athlete, high school jock, or body builder. Of course, like most things, the stereotypes are not the norm!
A recent article in Science Daily said that a typical male user is “about 30 years old, well-educated, and earning an above-average income in a white-collar […]
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The Grotesque Effects of Crystal Meth
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This shocking video shows the disturbing transformation of person’s body and mind after prolonged use of meth:
Crystal meth can actually permanently change the way the mind operates. Brain scans show the brain patterns of a meth user are similar to that of a person suffering from schizophrenia. Meth can literally eat away the tissue of […]
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One Of Every Three Popular Songs Contains References To Substance Use
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You see them everywhere – kids walking through the mall, grocery store or bus station with the telltale white iPod earbuds firmly in place.
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Prescription Pill Abuse Affects Students Too
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An article in the SE Missourian Online reports that more than 7 million people currently abuse prescription drugs.
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Drug and Alcohol Recovery Step 11: Seek Answers from Our True SELF
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In each of the 12 months of the year, we talk in detail about the corresponding step in the 12-Step Program. This month, we’ll talk about step 11: seeking to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand Him through prayer and meditation.
Our experiences from birth have preprogrammed us to react to situations […]
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Health Risks are High with Long-Term Alcohol Abuse
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Alcohol abuse over long periods of time can have some pretty damaging affects on the body. One of the best ways to motivate your self to stop drinking is to educate yourself!
Those who often drink too much run a high risk of suffering physical damage. Of course, the level of damage depends on the amount. […]
