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Substance Abusing Parents

By: Lisa Ann Schleipfer

More than half of men and almost three quarters of women in substance abuse programs have children. more...

The Advantage to Quitting the Smoking Habit

By: Mario Carini

Of all the habits ever known to man, smoking is the worst and provides no benefit of any kind. But quitting the habit can have immediate and positive results. more...

Cocaine Addiction and Signs of Abuse

By: Jennifer Marsh

Cocaine addiction is the major source of stimulant addiction. Know the signs and effects of drug use. more...

Abusing Drugs and Alcohol

By: Rosalind Brenner

Substance abuse does not only affect health and have legal implications; it also has effects on the spiritual aspect of the substance abuser's being. more...

When Drug Use Becomes Abuse

By: Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Last fall, SAMHSA reported substance abuse treatment was on the rise over the past 10 years. The question becomes, when should an abuser seek treatment? more...

Drug Abuse and Emergency Room Visits

By: Nelson Acquilano

The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) monitors drug abuse related emergency room visits. It is a report that shows what is really happening on the streets of America. more...

Substance Abuse Expensive for Medicaid

By: Christine Nyholm

A new study has shown that the financial burden of taxpayer supported Medicaid is much higher for people with substance abuse disorders, costing all citizens money. more...

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