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Inside Donald Trump’s One-Stop Parties: Attendees Recall Cocaine and Very Young Models

‘I was there to party myself. It was guys with younger girls, sex, a lot of sex, a lot of cocaine, top-shelf liquor’ but no smoking. Trump didn’t approve of cigarettes.

A miracle drug for opioid addiction?

If you've been struggling with opioid addiction or have a family member mired in addiction, chances are you've heard of Suboxone. Maybe you've heard it's a "miracle drug," allowing folks with opioid use disorder (OUD) to kick heroin or pills for good, without suffering the unbearable withdrawal that drives addiction. Or maybe you've heard Suboxone shackles opioid users to yet another drug. Is either true?

Residential rehab for substance abuse: How to avoid getting ripped off

Choosing a residential rehab can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming. But knowing the right questions to ask can help alleviate the guess work and lead

Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with a Borderline or Narcissistic...

With special guest:Bill EddyThe word Splitting brings to mind a number of possibilities ...

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

6 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing A Drug Rehab Center

Entering into a drug rehab center can and will be a scary and life altering choice and one that should not be taken lightly. Before you enter into a rehab center, there are certain self

How Your Substance Abuse Is Affecting Your Partner

You may think that your drug abuse only affects you, and you wouldn’t be alone. Learn how your substance abuse is harming the one you love, your partner.

Learned helplessness: Examples, symptoms, and treatment

In this article, we discuss the psychology behind learned helplessness — a state in which a person feels unable to change a stressful situation, even when change becomes possible. We look at the background of the theory and ways to overcome this state.

Why Women Deserve Professional Drug and Alcohol Rehab

It’s shocking that some people are still against local drug rehab or rehab for women in their area, as if women’s rehab itself causes addiction.

How to Handle Clients With Substance Abuse Issues

A client was late to a DUI hearing, so I called him on the cell phone.

Drug treatment rehab centers: Who should go?

Drug treatment rehab centers work for people who suspect they have a problem with drugs. If you suspect that you may need drug rehab, read on for more

Epigenetic Basis of Substance Abuse |

Animal models of substance abuse will help identify epigenetic changes that might be directly pertinent to the long-term perpetuation of addiction.

Want to reduce drug use? Listen to female drug users.

Why Is Group Therapy an Important Part of Addiction Treatment?

Know why group therapy forms an important part of substance abuse or addiction treatment in Sanford House.

Alcoholism: What to Do If You Relapse

Alcoholism is complex and it takes plenty of hard work and dedication, along with the proper treatment plan, for success. Since recovery is a process and not a destination, you have to work on your recovery every day. Thus the nature of alcoholism means that relapse is a fact for many. If you ever experience … Continue reading "Alcoholism: What to Do If You Relapse"

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Without telling us you're a Micro Center fan. What can you say that immediately lets everyone around you know that you live inside a Micro Center?