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Addiction doesn’t just touch individual lives. Its effects reach outward, creating an environment of chaos and confusion. When did you find out your dad was on cocaine? Did his behavior strike you as odd when you were a kid? Maybe you continue to suspect that your dad does cocaine, but you’re still unsure. If you’re…
In a healthy parent-child relationship, your mom would have been a source of shelter, emotional support and security. Sadly, drug use stood in the way of that connection. Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive drug with out-of-control psychiatric side effects. While the drug is dangerous to users, the effects of meth use on the children of…
February is National African American History Month, also called Black History Month. It’s a time to reflect on the amazing achievements of African Americans and to look forward as we strive toward racial equality in all areas of public and private life. This involves considering difficult issues, including substance use. As with all people groups,…
Sports betting has been around for as long as organized sports have existed. Since ancient times, spectators found that betting on a contest’s outcome made things a lot more interesting. For many sports fans, placing a small wager on a game is a fun way to get more involved. However, the problem with gambling is the insidious…
It’s painful seeing someone you love self-destruct due to addiction. When your child is addicted to methamphetamine, you’re forced to witness them say and do things you never thought possible. Even if your child appears healthy, meth addiction can send them down a road of financial ruin, severe psychotic side effects and serious health complications.…
There is a relatively new opioid analgesic on the market – and its fatal impact is rising as the drug, isotonitazene, grows in popularity. Isotonitazene is now linked to between 40 and 50 overdose deaths every month across the U.S., a sharp rise from its six fatalities each month last summer. What is this new…
How do you support someone with PTSD? How do you make things better when a friend has survived the unthinkable? Friendship is a combination of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Friends are the people you know you can turn to when life knocks you down. While you may know how to be…
For many people, the holidays are a chance to celebrate and reconnect with family and friends. Food, drink and lively conversations flow freely. It’s normal to indulge in all sorts of foods and beverages, and overdoing it is not uncommon. However, you may notice a family member is acting a bit odd or has changed…
Addiction is a heartbreaking disease, especially when you’re addicted to a substance that’s supposed to support your health and wellbeing. Trazadone is a medication that helps people struggling with depression or difficulties sleeping. Unfortunately, prescription trazodone can be abused. Some people take advantage of the drug’s calming properties for recreational use. Other people don’t follow…
Around this time of year, avoiding alcohol can be tricky. Still, there are countless ways to enjoy this time with your loved ones while staying sober. We’ve put together a list of family-friendly and sober holiday activities. 1. Play in the Snow If you live somewhere with snowy weather, bundle up and get outside to…
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