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There are a lot of stereotypes about people who abuse drugs. Many people assume that people who abuse drugs are lazy, weak and morally flawed.

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Why Does Withdrawal Make You Sick?

Drugs affect the way the body functions. Whenever someone uses drugs, she changes her brain and bodily systems. While some of these changes are minor, ...

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Defining Binge Drinking and Alcohol Abuse

Each year, millions of Americans consume alcohol. Some do it occasionally, while others do it on a regular basis. Many people who drink alcohol do ...

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Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Alcoholism

Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Alcoholism Millions of Americans consume alcohol each year. SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug ...

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What Are the Criteria for Alcoholism?

Millions of Americans drink alcohol each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that in 2012, approximately 135.5 million Americans ages ...

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Why Codependent Relationships Should Be Avoided

When two people are in a relationship, they will naturally want what is best for the other person. Since the foundation of a healthy relationship ...

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Maintaining Recovery in an Alcohol Saturated Culture

When people decide to get help with alcohol addiction, they are making an important step toward regaining control of their lives. But, addiction rehab is ...

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Ways that Drugs Can Cause Impaired Judgment

Every type of drug, no matter how potent or addictive, has some type of effect on the person using it. These effects can range from ...

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3 Things to Know About Alcohol Intoxication and Mood Disorders

Mood disorders can be extremely difficult to manage alone. To deal with the symptoms of these complex mental health conditions, many people abuse alcohol: they ...

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What to Expect When You Are Detoxing

Going through addiction rehab can be intense. Users must leave their normal routines, whether for a few hours a day or for several months, to ...

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