Do I need inpatient or outpatient treatment for prescription drug abuse?
Do I need inpatient or outpatient treatment for prescription drug abuse?
Prescription drug abuse is defined as the use of any medication in a manner other than the way in which it was prescribed, without a prescription, or for the experience (“high”) the medication provides. According to the National Institute... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 21st, 2013
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To most people, the word “sober” means any person who is not intoxicated. In recovery, however, sobriety has a much fuller definition. Sobriety is not just about abstaining from drugs and alcohol. It is about moving towards complete physical, emotional,... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 20th, 2013
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One of the toughest things about being a parent to an addict and alcoholic is knowing when and how to let go. Parents may know intellectually that they cannot “save” their child or love them back to health, but it’s... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 16th, 2013
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Drug abuse doesn’t discriminate between age, sex, race, location, or even economic status. Drug abuse can happen to anyone including older adults; in fact drug abuse in older adults has more than doubled from 2.7 percent to 6.2 percent between... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 15th, 2013
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Can my employer fire me for going to rehab? Going to rehab can be the only way to save your job sometimes. Even if you are not using or drinking on the job, substance abuse can take a heavy toll... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 14th, 2013
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Coping with the loss of a parent whether it is due to death, mental illness or an addiction is never an easy thing to do. Many times coping with the loss of a parent due to mental illness or addiction... Learn More
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