Methamphetamine a Gateway to IV Drug Use
The most popular drug in the United States and Canada continues to be marijuana, but crystal meth and other amphetamines are next in line. A recent study of Vancouver street kids that focused on methamphetamine use showed that its use leads to injecting drugs.
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Underage Drinking and Drug Use on Memorial Day Weekend: A Parent/Educator Alert
Memorial Day is a time for solemn observation as we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives defending hearth and home on faraway shores. But the Memorial Day weekend has also become an occasion for revelry and celebration. This
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It hurts so bad to think I cannot save him, protect him, keep him out of harm’s way, shield him from pain. What good are fathers if not for these things?”
-Thomas Lynch regarding his son’s drug addiction
Addiction is a multifaceted disease, effecting each person it comes across uniquely. However, one aspect
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“I can confidently say that entering addiction treatment saved my life. Because I entered treatment I was given the tools I need to live a purpose driven life; and quite simply, I owe my life to that.”
–Joshua K.
With the multitude of treatment facilities and treatment options available, making that crucial f
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PTSD and Teenagers
If you’ve ever been with soldiers just returned from the battlefield, you may have noticed that they seem to be on constant high alert. Their eyes are trained on the doorways. Sudden sounds trigger an instant grab for a weapon that is no longer strapped to their thigh. Sometimes small things set o
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Cathy took her first drink at the age of 15. One day at the park near her house, where a number of older neighborhood teenagers liked to hang out and drink beer, one of the older boys offered her a beer. Self-described as perpetually painfully shy and feeling ignored and left out by the older kids, Cathy drank the beer
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Workers with an anxiety disorder are two times more likely than non-anxious workers to abuse substances.”
How do you manage stress brought on by work? A new study out of the University of Florida has discovered that when doctors abuse prescription pain relievers, more often than not they aren't doing it to get high,
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“Alcohol is the number 1 drug problem in the United States.”
Susan is a recovering alcoholic now in long-term recovery. Over the course of many years she was a self-described functioning alcoholic. While she never lost a job due to her drinking, her alcohol abuse took her down a path of many abusive drinking partn
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Spring break is a fun time of year for most students. It means relief from studying and hitting the books and is a good opportunity to relax and recover. For most students, though, spring break means partying, drinking, sex, and a whole lot of trouble. Partying during spring break has taken on epic proportions in the l
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“After I made the decision to go, I can confidently say that entering addiction treatment saved my life. I now have the tools I need to lead a purpose driven life and the knowledge of what works for me to maintain my recovery.”
-Joshua K, a recovering addict
Recovery from addiction is not always easy.
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