11. Are You Ready For Alcohol Rehab?
June 10, 2011
So you have made the decision to go to alcohol rehab, and you have realized that there are many other items to consider prior to your leave. For instance, perhaps you are concerned as to what you will do with your children and/or pets. Maybe you are still looking into the cost of the particular re...
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12. How Stimulant Drugs Affect The Body
June 09, 2011
A stimulant drug, otherwise known as an ‘upper’ is a commonly abused drug in the United States today. Known for its ability to increase alertness and energy, there are several negative effects the drugs also have on both the body and mind. Very few individuals truly understand the affects of stimu...
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13. Depressant Drugs: Why Are They Different?
June 09, 2011
There are all sorts of drugs in the world today, many of which are consistently being abused. One of the many types of drugs in the world are labeled within the ‘depressant’ category. But what is a depressant drug? And what makes a depressant drug any different than other drugs?
What is a...
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14. Understanding Drug and Alcohol Addiction
June 06, 2011
A drug and/or alcohol addiction is a life-changing illness that can be detrimental not only the addict, but also to their family and close friends. To better understand addiction as an illness, one must first understand what an addict and/or addiction looks like. In then seeing an addictive lifest...
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15. Celebrity Role Models That Have Beat Addiction
June 03, 2011
Celebrities are often in the news so much, that most people have associated with their issues at one time or another. As some consistently choose to follow the lives of such popular celebs as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Robin Williams and Samuel L. Jackson, it is always refreshing to hear about thos...
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16. What To Consider In A Drug Rehab Center
June 02, 2011
When deciding on a drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation center, there are many items in which to consider. It is best to do your research before hand, and to not be afraid to ask questions to the professionals. Most centers are more than willing to answer any and all questions, so you can find the b...
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17. Substance Abuse and Oral Health
May 31, 2011
Abusing drugs and/or alcohol has its side effects, which are not much to be desired, physically, emotionally and/or mentally. Although, with respects to oral health, drug and alcohol abuse can take quite the toll. The affects of addiction can not only cause visual deterioration of the mouth and it...
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18. Drug and Alcohol Interventions
May 31, 2011
When you are witness to a close friend, family member or spouse that is suffering from alcohol or drug abuse, when is it time for an intervention? Also, what exactly is an intervention, and how does one go about it? Chronic addiction to a harmful substance is a serious matter that can effect an in...
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19. Spirituality Enhances Rehab Results
May 27, 2011
Rehabilitation centers all over the United States have begun to embrace the idea that spirituality can enhance an individual’s drug and/or alcohol rehab results. There are, of course, other pieces of the puzzle that must be present to offer the best possible recovery, including medical assistance, ...
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20. The Facts About Drunk Driving
May 26, 2011
Statistics brought about in two thousand and ten have shown that over thirty percent of all drivers on the road will be involved in some sort of accident that involves drunk driving. Whether you are the driver of a vehicle, a passenger to a drunk driver, or an innocent driver out on the road, drunk...
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