Addiction is a difficult disease to deal with, and it affects people in a variety of different ways. For this reason, it isn’t always easy to spot the signs that your loved one is an addict. That said, below we’re listing five signs that your loved one is an addict. We hope this helps you […]
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These days, all we hear about are the pills. We turn on the news and another person is overdosing on opioids. We flip the channel and learn about a new lawsuit against a drug maker. Next thing we see is news of a doctor being arrested for running a pill mill from his family office.
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Addiction’s Prisoners When a loved one struggling with addiction is facing incarceration for a crime, jail might not be the only option. Alternative sentencing programs work to help people recover from their addictions as an alternative to serving time in jail. We understand that there are a lot of emotions that surround this topic. Many
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Addiction: When Will It End? If you have ever tried stopping a habit, you know that it is a pretty difficult task. Something as simple as biting your nails can feel impossible to overcome. Most people make constant resolutions to go to the gym or eat healthier, yet struggle with such simple habits. Now think
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TV shows have traditionally been more invested in plot than character development. In recent years increased competition for viewers has led to more quality product. This month Showtime’s Nurse Jackie begins its seventh and final season of the most accurate portrayal of addiction seen on screen. The title character is a skilled and compassionate emergency
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If you or your spouse are dealing with a substance addiction problem, informing your children is a difficult but necessary task. The explanation often falls to the non-addicted parent, but whether it’s handled by one or both of you, it’s important to plan your discussion carefully. Be Honest No matter how well-intentioned the idea, attempting
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Substance abuse does not discriminate between gender, age, social standing, white collar, blue collar, professional or household income. It is an issue that crosses all lines and knows no boundaries affecting individuals, their families, and communities. Whether its binge drinking, alcoholism, or drug use or experimentation, it is a serious problem that requires immediate acknowledgment
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A Tumblr photo of 13-year-old Willow Smith and shirtless 20-year-old actor Moises Arias lying on a bed together has raised more than eyebrows. While Willow was fully clothed and there was no hint of sexuality in the photo, parents Will and Jada Smith have come under fire for perhaps allowing their daughter to move into
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Actress Lindsay Lohan was back in the headlines recently. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do with her movie career. She has reportedly admitted to relapsing into alcohol use after her latest stay in rehab during the summer of 2013. The confession stems from an incident documented on her reality show Lindsay, aired on Oprah Winfrey’s
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The movie ‘Flight,’ which stars Denzel Washington is getting a lot of buzz… and some of it is because it centers on a professional who does his work while buzzed. Washington plays Whip Whitaker, an experienced airplane pilot who is under the influence when he keeps the plane he is flying from crashing. Based on
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