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10 Facts About Cocaine Addiction

By |March 15th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Cocaine Statistics When we think about cocaine, Hollywood images of Uma Thurman overdosing dramatically in the cult classic "Pulp Fiction," or Al Pacino slumped over amidst a mountain of the white stuff in "Scarface," ...

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Signs That Your Daughter Is An Addict

By |February 10th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Helping a Loved One With Addiction There is an unspoken and unbreakable bond between parents and their daughter - one that begins the very moment she is born and continues for the remainder of ...

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How to Choose a Meth Detox That Is Right For You

By |January 25th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction Methamphetamine is an illicit and highly addictive chemical substance, one that is used recreationally and is labeled a Schedule II stimulant by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. The National Institute ...

How to Make A New Years Resolution to Quit Opiates

By |January 12th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

New Year, New You The new year is finally upon us, and most of us have been eagerly anticipating its arrival with bated breath. The past year was certainly one for the books - ...

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Staying Sober During The Winter

By |December 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Staying Sober During the Winter Some people love wintertime; bundling up and cozy sweaters, building a roaring fire and watching the snowfall. Others absolutely despise this time of year, and slip into a deep ...

Understanding the Risks of Benzodiazepine Abuse

By |November 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are a class of man-made prescription medications that directly affect the central nervous system and lead to feelings of sedation and stress relief. Benzodiazepines are most commonly prescribed to treat ...

Prescription Drug Take Back in Colorado

By |October 20th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Prescription Drug Abuse Over the course of the past several decades, prescription drug abuse and addiction have become major public health concerns throughout the entire country. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, ...

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How to Stay Sober While Going Through Trauma

By |October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Trauma and substance abuse very often go hand-in-hand. For many years, medical professionals, addiction specialists and scientific researchers have been studying the undeniable link between addiction and underlying trauma. Numerous studies have been conducted, ...