Drug Experimenting in College: Short and Long Term Effects

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Drug experimenting in college seems incredibly harmless. It can feel like everyone else is engaging in casual drug use, and seeing the short and long-term effects can be difficult. Before agreeing to join your friends for their excursion into the highs of drug use, consider the possible consequences. 

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Why Independence is Good for You

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Drugs and alcohol seep into your system and gradually take control of your life. What begins as a social activity can turn into a daily crutch that rules every aspect of your world. Finances are destroyed in the name of feeding the addiction and relationships crumble. Your job is at risk as your performance begins to suffer and you could face the loss of everything you hold dear. 

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Confronting the Issue: How to Approach a Friend about Drug Abuse

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Confronting a friend about drug abuse is incredibly difficult thing to do. It’s a hard situation to be in, and it can also be extremely unpredictable. Someone who is normally very agreeable can quickly become combative if they feel threatened or judged. Here are some tips to help you navigate this mine field and get your friend into drug rehab in Dallas

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How to create a support group to help with drug addiction

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Recovering from drug addiction is a long road, but not one you have to travel alone. Most drug addicts who are successful in managing their addiction have the help of a support group. Whether it's family, friends, a counselor, or members of a drug abuse recovery program, having someone to walk with you on your journey to recovery can make a huge difference. Here are some tips for creating a support group that will help your recovery. 

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Intervention: Helping a Friend may Save Their Life

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In today's society, things can be tough. There are many people out there without a job and that can lead to stress that can have many side-effects. Stress has broken up marriages, alienated friends and family and caused people to turn to drug abuse. 

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Gateway drugs and long-term effects

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Patients exhibiting drug-seeking behaviors

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The highs and lows of Xanax

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Most commonly abused painkillers

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Personality traits of an addict

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Overcoming Addiction Part 4: Purpose

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In the last post about Overcoming Addictions, we discussed the various types of support and their benefits. Support is a very important tool to overcoming addiction. In this post we will be discussing the importance of having purpose. There are in essence two views on purpose that we will take a look at. We will discuss how these forms of purpose can make a difference in your life and help you beat the addiction. 

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