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Healthy Relationships and Sobriety

There is a saying in recovery circles that alcoholics and addicts don't have relationships, they take hostages. The truth is most addicts and alcoholics have lost the ability to recognize a healthy relationship, much less maintain one. But experts say to achieve long-term sobriety, it is essenti...

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About.co...ce Abuse — 3 days ago

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What's Going Through the DTs Like?

Not everyone who quits drinking experiences severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms like delirium tremens. But for those who do, it can be life threatening. A visitor to our Alcoholism / Substance Abuse Forum recently described in graphic detail his experience going through severe alcohol withdrawal ...

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About.co...ce Abuse — 4 days ago

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Inhalants - Available and Inexpensive

Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that produce psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. Younger children and teens tend to abuse inhalants in part because they are readily available and inexpensive. Although unintentional inhalation of household products can occur, inhalant abuse, or huffing...

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About.co...ce Abuse — 5 days ago

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Drug Culture Has Its Own Language

In the world of illicit drugs, a culture has developed with its own language in which ordinary sounding words can take on entirely different meanings. If you heard someone close to you making drug-related references, would you know? Read more... More About Drug Abuse: Commonly Abused Drugs...

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About.co...ce Abuse — October 29

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New iPhone App Supports 12-Steppers

You are out of town and you don't know anyone, at least no one in recovery. That little voice is telling you having one won't hurt, nobody will even know. You need to talk to someone else in recovery and you need to do it quickly! Fortunately, there is now an app for that. Read more... More...

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About.co...ce Abuse — October 28

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DUI Stop: Police Must Observe Erratic Driving

Police cannot stop a driver and administer a sobriety test based solely on receiving an anonymous tip, based on a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The policeman must personally observe erratic driving before stopping a suspected drunken driver. The high court let stand a Virginia Supreme Cou...

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About.co...ce Abuse — October 27