New Wonder Drug for Those Trying to Quit Meth

A new medication is in testing that may offer a helping hand to patients addicted to meth. The best part-it’s not addictive! Hopefully this will end the line of drugs to fight addiction that are addictive themselves, which can seem pointless. Catching Meth Before It’s Too Late This drug is different from other drugs of …

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Do Even School Nurses Need Anti-Overdose Drugs Now?

It’s well known that fatal drug overdoses are rising every year in the United States. Most of these overdoses come from opioids, including prescription painkillers. In fact, prescription painkillers are involved in half of all fatal overdoses in the United States. One Illinois school districts is making headlines by announcing that their school nurses may …

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How to Have a Fun Holiday Without Drugs and Alcohol

Can I enjoy the holidays without using drugs and alcohol? The holidays a great time to get together with family and friends and enjoy life together for a little while. But the holidays can also be extremely stressful. There are meals to make and maybe some of your family members don’t get along very well. …

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Coping with Guilt During Recovery

Guilt is a feeling that is common with drug and alcohol addiction, and it is a frequent relapse trigger for many individuals who have gone through treatment with an addiction recovery program. Therefore, it is important to understand where guilt comes from in addiction and how to cope with it during recovery so that it …

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How Holistic Therapies Support Recovery

Addiction is a unique disease. It involves psychological and physical health issues, in addition to changing family dynamics and other aspects of life. Because of this, many people who are struggling with addiction find that it’s helpful to take a holistic approach. Instead of merely treating the symptoms of the problem, the holistic approach speaks …

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