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<title>1811 Eastlake - A Sad, Sad Street for the Alcoholic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is not uncommon for an alcoholic or addict admitted to a treatment facility to be totally defeated, devoid of hope, denial washed away, resigned to finishing out their remaining time in a chemically soaked haze. We know this as the bottom, not the end, but a starting point, a place where most addicted people need to get before a life of sobriety is possible. We are accustomed to seeing loss of hope and resignation in individual people and know what to do to help.]]></description>
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<title>A Recovery GPS</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:43:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are in a car and need directions the Global Positioning Satellite device is a godsend. This navigation tool comes in most motorized vehicles now. Even our phones have this ability; type in an address or business and a voice begins speaking to you: "go 5 miles on Elm Street and your destination is on your right." If you miss it, the voice tells you, "recalculating" and "make a legal u-turn" sending you back to the correct destination. If you get lost, the GPS can assist getting you back on the right road. It can tell you where the closest coffeehouse, restaurants and more are. But it doesn't know you are lost if you don't use it. You have to ask for help. Ever wish we had a GPS for recovery?]]></description>
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<title>The 12 Step Program and Giving Up Control</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:41:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first steps of the 12 Step program are the spiritual foundation for drug addiction treatment. They are based on the three spiritual principles found on page 60 of the (Big Book of A. A.) Essentially they are understood: I can't, God can, I'll let Him. It says, "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable."]]></description>
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<title>Both High School and College Students Benefit From Alcohol Awareness Classes</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:18:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There more alcohol related accidents in the US than any other country North America. Over half of those alcohol related accidents were due to teenage DWI's. This piece of knowledge is the first step in understanding the threats and dangers of drinking as a minor. There's alcohol poisoning, binge drinking, alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and even the chance of actually killing himself or someone else while behind the wheel.]]></description>
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<title>Life Long Growth Through the 12 Step Program</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:45:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After taking the first steps of 12 Step Program, we realize that we need to rebuild our relationship with self, God and others. We do this by working on the steps to better ourselves. These are to renew our self-respect and help us become respectable. In preparation, we examine ourselves to see what we have, what we haven't got and what needs to go. The Big Book says that a business that doesn't take a regular inventory usually goes broke. One of the main things we need to do is get rid of the horrible guilt and remorse from drinking or using drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Illegal Drugs and Uncommon Ethics</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:10:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Upon reviewing the past studies done on human physiology to unravel human experiences under the influence of drugs, many mysterious revelations accompanied the theories. Overall human health is typically affected on a very intense scale while coming in contact with drugs. ]]></description>
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<title>Unbiased Forensic Toxicology - How Important Is a False Positive Drug Test?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The increasing popularity of drug testing likely means more forensic toxicology will be required. Depending on the circumstances, a false positive drug test can have a major impact on a person's life.]]></description>
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<title>Cocaine Effects - How Cocaine Can Affect You</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cocaine is an extremely powerful drug and is classed as Class A drug. The cocaine effects can differ from person to person - just like anything, cocaine will react differently in different people - but there are some consequences that are the same and it is important to split the cocaine effects into the long term and short term ones.]]></description>
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<title>Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on the Body</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:43:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many medical experts that will say that long-term use of drugs and alcohol is damaging to the body. While they will say this, there are very few who will actually say why unless you go to read papers that they have published. It is important to understand the effects of drugs and alcohol on the human body and just why you should avoid them as much as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions - Why Are You An Addict And Can You Learn To Live Addiction Free?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:37:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addictions - Easy to get, but hard to rid oneself of. So what is addiction? What things are addictive? If I'm am addict, what can I do?]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Awareness Classes Create A Safer Environment and Reduce Death and DUI's</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:26:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people don't know drugs by name, they know it by the name "tragedy". That's what it brings in the vast majority of its users, total tragedy. It's been proven that drug education classes prevent tragedies, by enrolling yourself, your child, or your own family you'll learn the tools necessary to reject drugs when the situation occurs.]]></description>
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<title>Employee Drug Testing - How to Choose a Reliable Method</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From increased absenteeism to reduced productivity, rise in occupational accidents to low morale and disciplinary problems, workplace drug and alcohol use is creating significant losses for many businesses. It is estimated that the cost of substance abuse for U.S. employers exceed $100 billion every year.]]></description>
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<title>Advanced Treatment for Alcoholism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:42:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the early 1930's with the dawn of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), treatment for alcoholism has existed mostly as counseling and peer support. Yet, while some people have been able to rehabilitate through this process, many people are not successful and find themselves relapsing over and over again. While Alcoholics Anonymous is well intentioned, and indeed has helped many people recover from alcoholism, it does not address the underlying cause of alcoholism for an individual.]]></description>
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<title>Making Amends Through the 12 Step Program</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 12 Step Program requires a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves continues as we look at "Amends." One must realize in their drug rehab process, they are to be fully engaged in taking responsibility for the wreckage they have brought upon themselves and others through the actions and by their choices they chose to take. After this it is now time for them to take full responsibility by making yet another "list" of those they had harmed and become willing to make direct amends if possible to them. With one exception to the rule which is if it would do more harm then good to themselves or others. Remember recovery is not for making excuses for one's behavior, just the opposite. People really do need people. People can and do recover and return to a solid base to live out their life's journey.]]></description>
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<title>Treating Physical and Mental Dependency With Non 12 Step Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:23:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The traditional 12 step rehabilitation program was pioneered in the early 1930's by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and was followed later by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other similar 12 step programs. The basic premise of these programs is that addiction is a disease that the individual must struggle with for the rest of his life. The main treatment tool of these programs relies on counseling through peer support in both group counseling settings and one on one mentorship or sponsorship support.]]></description>
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<title>Know About Various Devices That Detect Alcohol Use</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:53:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, drinking alcohol is common among people. The very human instinct to play jovial often leads to drinking alcohol as it enhances a feeling of joy and high. However, alcohol abuse has become a significant factor impacting the public health in general.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Conducting Drug Tests in Schools</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:52:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Illicit drug and alcohol use not only affects students' performance, but also disrupts safety in schools. Conducting drug tests in schools is a better way to control substance abuse in students. It helps in maintaining a drug free school environment.]]></description>
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<title>Withdrawal From Heroin Alternatives</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:13:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many folks desire to withdraw from taking Suboxone as a result of of its addictive property. Even so, the concern of struggling from the disturbing and uncomfortable withdrawal signs hinder them from operating on with their goal. The concern of experiencing the undesirable signs of Suboxone traps various individuals across the world in opiate addiction.]]></description>
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<title>Overcoming Denial For Family Members of the Addicted</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:46:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a family facilitator for substance abuse treatment, I have been given the opportunity to experience and to observe the healing process begin in the family members and loved ones of those addicted to drugs and alcohol. The most common obstacles that I have witnessed in family members and loved ones participating in family substance treatment, but are not limited to; denial, loss of one's identity and fear. Most of the time it appears the family members have hit their emotional bottoms long before the chemically dependent person has hit theirs.]]></description>
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<title>How to Work the 12 Step Program</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:30:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the early days of my sobriety I didn't think very well. There was no way I could handle 12 of anything, let alone the 12 Steps of Recovery, so my sponsor broke them down into what he called, "bite-sized bits." Steps 1-3, he said, are the "attitude steps." Here is where I change my mind about myself and my place in the universe - where I quit being my own Higher Power. Steps 4-9, he said, are the "action steps." Here is where what I think begins to make a difference in what I do--where I begin to live differently than I did when I was caught in the sewer of my disease. Steps 10-12, he said, are the "continuing action steps." This is where recovery becomes a way of life. We continued to take personal inventory, and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.]]></description>
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<title>Substance Abuse Treatment Is a Way To Start Over Again</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:12:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The prevalence of substance abuse treatment facilities in our nation is indicative of the broadening swath of addictive disease that has become widespread over the last few decades. There are so many people with serious illnesses that aren't receiving treatment for their addictions, it's nearly verging on epidemic status. It takes a courageous person to find a substance abuse treatment facility or hospital that can accommodate his or her specific needs.]]></description>
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<title>&quot;Legal Highs&quot; Leading to Chemical Depenedency</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:44:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the growing trend of "legal highs" in the United States more and more awareness is being raised to help protect people from falling into the fatal trap of chemical dependency. What can we do to help?]]></description>
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<title>Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term quitting is valued when it comes to drugs like opiates. To quit opiates demands a lot of will power and absolutely professional help from a medical specialist. The body becomes so dependent on the constituents of these opiates that these have to be eliminated medically to entirely eradicate their effects.]]></description>
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<title>The Joy of Living in Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:12:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Step one was to acknowledge I was powerless and unmanageable. The first part is a conclusion I drew about myself after learning the facts about my disease as outlined in the Big Book. After honestly relating my experiences drinking to the "Doctor's Opinion" and the first three chapters I concluded, "Yes, I am an alcoholic. I have a problem with drugs and alcohol."]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Al-Anon for Family Members</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:08:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am a grateful recovering alcoholic, as well as a grateful recovering survivor of a couple of dysfunctional family systems. I have been on every side of this disease, beginning as the daughter of an alcoholic, the wife of an alcoholic (big surprise), my own alcoholism, and the mother of an alcoholic. Yes, this is indeed a disastrous family disease that destroys wonderful, loving people in the process.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction and Co-Dependent Family Members</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Little did I know when I started my career as an LPN, that not only would I find my most rewarding nursing job, but my self-defeating behavior would be revealed that had a negative influence in my life and I would begin my recovery of co-dependency. This was a condition I didn't know I had until it was strongly suggested that I go to Al-anon. Shock was my immediate response. Me? Why me? It was everyone else in my family who needs to go to meetings and it wasn't Al-anon they needed! I was the responsible one. I was praying every night to be perfect and (with all my might) trying to fix each and everyone I came in contact with.]]></description>
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<title>The Acceptable Face of Drug Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term "drug abuse" tends to conjure up images of squalor and depravity; desperate people selling their last possessions and stealing more to get their next fix, neglecting themselves and their families in the pursuit of their particular addiction. In reality, few people who are addicted to drugs or who take drugs regularly actually live like this. Many drug users these days are actually wealthy professionals who take substances like cocaine and even heroin recreationally, believing that they can quit any time, while a increasing number of drug addicts probably don't even realise they are abusing drugs at all.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Recovery and Changing Character</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I write about the 12 Step Program, it brings many memories to mind. But the first thing that comes to mind is the first paragraph of Chapter 5 "How It Works." You will recall that is the paragraph that talks about rigorous honesty. I believe individuals are incredibly gifted at self deception. In the program they simply call that denial. But I think it has more to it than that. I can continue in my self-deception as long as I am willing to continue in the same patterns of behavior.]]></description>
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<title>Breaking The Cycle Of Addiction With Cocaine Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:36:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cocaine can be one of the most challenging substances to overcome as an addict. Using the drug can change the way your mind makes decisions so choosing to quit can be difficult if not impossible on your own as the drug becomes part of your daily life.]]></description>
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<title>Withdrawal Symptoms Of Opiates</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:23:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brief overview of opiate withdrawals. What to expect and options to help.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Tips for Reducing Alcohol Consumption</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:41:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of us use alcohol as one of our primary stress management tools. Unfortunately, the reality is that it causes more problems than it solves. It can add to your stress and anxiety levels in many ways. It lowers your inhibitions which can lead to negative behaviours that come with their own set of consequences. There's also the long-term damage to your body (liver, brain, and heart functions to name a few) to consider. If you recognise yourself in these statements, you should take steps to reduce the amount of alcohol you consume.]]></description>
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<title>The Think and Do Steps to Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:55:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I'm teaching about the steps to recovery to patients and families, I talk about the 'the working steps'. I describe them in pairs, where the even numbered step is the thinking step and the odd numbered one is the action step. So the pattern is: think, do; think, do; think, do. In even steps we become willing, and then we finally, humbly ask God to remove our defects of character. Only God knows which ones need removing (or are removable) and which ones we will need to keep working on.]]></description>
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<title>Healing the Addicted</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that people who need drug addiction treatment are usually dead set against it. They almost always fight the idea tooth and nail looking for every excuse in the world to avoid treatment. Can you imagine a heart disease patient looking for every excuse to avoid treatment? When you have heart disease other people may feel bad for you but they don't feel bad about you. You are not a bad person if you have heart disease. If you are drug addicted other people sometimes do think you are a bad person. Ouch.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Is the Socially Prevalent Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol addiction is extremely difficult to overcome. Not physically, and not even mentally, but because it is the most prevalent. It is the drink of choice for celebrations. After a day at the office gathering around the water cooler, people often spend time socializing in a watering hole. Fifty-two percent of people over the age of 18 are regular drinkers in the USA.]]></description>
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<title>Get Better Results With Secular Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:47:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a separation of church and state, but not one of church and rehab. Traditionally, it is non-secular rehabs that are widely available. Recent times have brought change. Statistics show that non 12 step drug rehab centers achieve higher success rates.]]></description>
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<title>Post Acute Withdrawal - Symptoms and Treatments</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:19:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is the leading cause of relapse among recovering addicts. Even those who positively engage their treatments and diligently guard against continued cravings can succumb to the painful effects of PAWS. Addicts must educate themselves about this frustrating condition in order to successfully complete their rehab programs and stay clean.]]></description>
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<title>Long-Term Strategies for Addiction Rehabilitation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:27:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drastic, rapid, and long-lasting lifestyle changes are the focus of today's rehab programs - and the reason they are so effective. Keeping addicts away from drugs while they live at their clinics is simple, but post-treatment sobriety is another matter entirely. Addiction is an incurable disease, and the only way for sufferers to stay clean is to develop strategies for dealing with the cravings they face throughout their lives.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Treatments for Inpatient Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:12:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inpatient drug rehab programs are the most intensive and effective treatment programs for people dealing with addiction. Through advances in psychology and neuroscience, addiction specialists have created inpatient drug rehab therapies which help thousands of substance abusers achieve lasting sobriety each year.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Rehab for Cocaine</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:59:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug rehab helps thousands of cocaine addicts across the United States achieve lasting sobriety every year. Although many laypeople still view addiction as a simple issue of willpower, drug rehab professionals have come to recognize that it is a clinical disease. Recent advancements in both psychology and neuroscience have allowed medical professionals to develop extremely effective methods for addiction treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Rehab for Meth Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:33:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meth is one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs abused today. Thankfully, even the most severely addicted people can make lasting recoveries with today's drug rehab programs. Due to medical advances over the last several decades, addiction specialists have been able to develop a myriad of effective addiction treatments.]]></description>
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<title>Where to Get Drug Addiction Help</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:31:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most drug addicts are usually unwilling to accept their situation. This is a prohibiting factor for drug addiction help.]]></description>
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<title>Take the Time You Need to Heal</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:03:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction doesn't happen overnight. Social drinking is quite common in the USA, since there is no war on alcohol many teenagers abuse it without thought. Recreational drug use has varying levels of acceptance depending on the region in the country.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With A Drug-Addicted Family Member And Choosing The Right Treatment Program</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is a luxury addiction treatment facility? The luxury addiction treatment and recovery center is a rehab facility that caters to the more affluent members of society who are suffering with a substance dependency. They are oftentimes referred to as private drug rehab centers although there is a slight variance in the definition of each type of facility.]]></description>
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<title>Living The Sober Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:52:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many private residential treatment centers that offer sober living after one successfully completes rehab. These sober living facilities provide a safe harbor for people in the early stages of recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.]]></description>
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<title>Changing Lives With Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:16:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Clinical drug rehab helps thousands of addicts make lasting recoveries each year. Through advancements in neuroscience and psychology, drug rehab specialists have developed a myriad of therapies for treating even the most severe addictions. Although many laypeople still believe addiction to be an issue of willpower, it is a medical disease which requires medical treatment.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Family During Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:54:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As mental health professionals and substance abuse treatment counselors, we work in a field where we see the very essence of family. Families can give us hope or take that same hope away. We want our families to be involved in our own treatment and of course we want our patients to have the support of their families. But that doesn't always happen. Addiction takes away trust, boundaries and self esteem. We learn to cope with shame and guilt. I am sure some family members pray and feel that no one hears these prayers. Counselors are dedicated to doing their best to give hope to the family and the addict.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Effective Forms of Drug Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:43:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction is one of the main causes of the downfall of millions of people around the world. It has been one of the main concerns of parents or relatives for numerous people throughout the world. ]]></description>
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<title>Live Life Free From Fear of Relapse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:10:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a person attends a traditional 12-step program they tend to put the fear of relapse in them. They believe that addiction is an incurable disease. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has exactly the same perspective - addiction is chronic and people usually relapse.]]></description>
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<title>How to Deal With a Parent With Alcoholism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:01:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All children, no matter what their age, look up to their parents. But how difficult is it for a child to respect and grow properly in a household when having to deal with a parent who is suffering from alcoholism? It is not easy and can be very damaging to the family and its relationship with one another.]]></description>
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<title>Common Therapies Used for Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:35:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Clinical rehabilitation is the only way for drug addicts to make lasting recoveries. Whereas laypeople and even medical professionals once treated addiction as a simple lack of willpower, rehab specialists have come to realize that it is a disease which requires holistic treatment.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Alcoholism?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:49:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Joint Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, "Alcoholism is a primary chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, mostly denial.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Addiction Treatment - How to Deal With Relapse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction is an incurable neurological disease. Although medical professionals have developed highly effective treatment methods, all addicts face the constant threat of relapse. The chemical changes which occur in people's brains during addiction are permanent, and even addicts dedicated to their recovery efforts will experience cravings years after they complete rehabilitation programs.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Treatment for Heroin Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:04:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The only way to recover from heroin addiction is through a clinical drug rehab program. Although many laypeople continue to view drug addiction as an issue of choice, it is a neurological disorder which requires medical treatment. The severe physical dependencies heroin creates may make recovery seem impossible, but even this addiction can be effectively managed.]]></description>
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<title>Group Therapies for Alcohol Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:24:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol addiction treatment helps thousands of people across the United States achieve lasting sobriety every year. Although many people still view alcoholism as an issue of willpower, clinical alcohol addiction treatment is necessary for long-term recovery. It is a neurological disease which requires holistic medical treatments and long-term care.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Addiction Treatment - Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:22:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction treatment programs help thousands of addicts make lasting recoveries every year. Drug addiction clinics across the United States use proven methods to help their patients make crucial lifestyle changes. Though treatment programs last only a few months, these changes allow for lifelong sobriety.]]></description>
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<title>Inpatient Drug Rehab for Methamphetamine Use</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inpatient drug rehab facilities across the country help thousands of meth addicts make lasting recoveries each year. Although methamphetamines are some of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances abused today, advances in inpatient drug rehab allow addiction specialists to effectively treat this crippling disease. Here are some of the most effective treatments for meth addiction.]]></description>
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<title>Evidence-Based Therapies Used During Inpatient Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:05:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inpatient drug rehab programs help thousands of addicts achieve lasting sobriety every year. Due to advancements in neuroscience and psychology, addiction specialists have developed extremely effective treatments for inpatient drug rehab. Though many people still view addiction as an issue of willpower, medical treatment of this disease has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last few decades.]]></description>
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<title>Reality Therapy in Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:04:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug rehab helps thousands of addicts across the United States make lasting recoveries every year. Though most people once viewed addiction as a simple lack of willpower, drug rehab specialists now recognize it as a neurological disease. Even the most severe cases of addiction can be treated with proven therapies.]]></description>
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<title>Debunking the Myths of Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:01:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a lot of misinformation about drug rehabilitation. The philosophy that is accepted as fact is the one put forth by religious rehabs using the 12 steps. They very clearly state that addiction is a disease, and is incurable.]]></description>
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<title>Sober Living Just For Women</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:24:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If a woman is serious about getting help with drugs or alcohol problems, sober living for women housing can be an important step. It is a way for a woman to get her life back together and get ready for a life of sobriety.]]></description>
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<title>Let's Talk: Relapse Prevention</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:04:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recovery is a process of learning new coping skills. A major part of recovery is the prevention of the return to previous patterns of addictive behaviors. This is commonly called relapse or laps in recovery. Addictive behavior is a "relapsing behavior". All life is relationships in a state of recovery or a state of relapse. Relapse prevention is a process of understanding the difference between recovery and relapse. Relapse prevention is an ongoing process of recognizing relationships in one's life that cause either or both emotional and physical stress and attempting to change such behaviors relieving stress.]]></description>
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<title>OxyContin Addiction - What Is OxyContin?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:32:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OxyContin is the brand name for oxycodone hydrochloride (HCL) and is a drug that is known as a controlled-release form of oxycodone. It is normally prescribed for the treatment of chronic pain. When it is taken according to a physician's prescription, it can effectively relieve pain for up to 12 hours at a time.]]></description>
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<title>Online Drug and Alcohol Classes Educate Students on Legal and Physical Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:01:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teenagers may roll their eyes at attending online drug and alcohol classes, but the truth is that education in this field may mean the prevention of a tragedy. Drug classes online help address legal and awareness issues for people of all ages. From substance abusers who have been busted multiple times by the cops to teens who haven't yet touched a cigarette, online drug prevention classes can mean a new lease on life.]]></description>
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<title>All About Equine Therapy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:28:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've never heard of "horse therapy" before then you'd probably would think I was talking about therapy for horses. It's quite the opposite.]]></description>
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<title>Quitting Weed: All You Would Like To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:53:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are somebody who smokes plenty of pot, you might like to read over this useful article. You will find plenty of different explanations why smoking weed might be damaging to your health and your overall life, and one of the greatest things that you can do is contemplate quitting weed. If you are feeling like you want to quit smoking pot, you will recognize that once you are able to accomplish this, you'll see a great deal of positive effects.]]></description>
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<title>Rehabilitation Takes Time</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:31:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous had the best of intentions when they started the group. Their goal was to help those who had lost the control in their lives to alcohol. Other groups like Narcotics Anonymous soon followed suit and adopted their model of the twelve steps. Even with the best of intentions these programs do not work for the majority of people who attend them. Nowadays, new choices are available which more people have achieved success then did with the prior outdated model.]]></description>
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<title>Eliminate Addiction For Good</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:43:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drugs and alcohol have a tendency to shuffle the mind. The creation of chemical substances stops natural healthy and balanced human brain functions and brings about all sorts of synaptic tendencies. This results in being recorded as normal the more that any person uses. To be able to really feel 'normal' a person needs to proceed in using drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Problem Help for Teens</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:48:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When parents are concerned about their teens using drugs and alcohol, they want to get them help. There are several different types of programs available, but many of them are designed for adults and do not assist teens at an individual level.]]></description>
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<title>A Look at Pill Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:06:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately pill addiction is becoming more and more predominate in today's society. There are many complexities that are contributing to this uprising and concern today and both the why and how can it be prevented. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2009, approximately 16 million Americans age 12 and older used a prescription for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year prior to being surveyed, that prescription being either an opioid, stimulant, sedative, or analytic.]]></description>
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<title>Tips to Live A Substance Abuse-Free Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quitting a substance abusing habit is not easy. People strive hard to quit this habit, but many times, they fail. Every time they involve in substance abuse, they say, 'this is the last time', but they never stick to their word. This happens with almost everyone, who has been associated with substance abuse for quite some time.]]></description>
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<title>Life and Dirty Windshields</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:41:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When patients come to treatment they have been though rough times. Their powerlessness and unmanageable lives have brought them to the bottom. Reaching out for help, they finally seek drug addiction treatment. They learn they are powerless, they cannot, but God can, and begin to allow God to lead them in a new journey in life called recovery.]]></description>
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<title>Recycle Bin Full? Maybe Someone Needs an Alcohol Class</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can a society that encourages people to be eco-friendly really help you identify a drinking problem? As a counselor for both in class and online alcohol classes, I often discuss this question with my students. I ask them to examine what is in their recycle bins and discover what their recycling behavior says about them.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Awareness Classes Create Unique Learning Opportunity for Adults and Teens</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol consumption is a widespread social activity all throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50.9% of all adult Americans regularly consume alcohol and 13.6% drink on occasion. About 28,500 people die each year from alcohol related causes. About 15% of juveniles between the ages 12 - 17 consume alcohol and alcohol consumption among college age students has declined as well.]]></description>
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<title>Connect Your Body and Mind Together</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:34:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a connection between the body and the mind. When one or the other is out of sorts this usually results in disease. This is more noticeable in a physical condition. Addiction does not only affect the mind as most people seem to believe.]]></description>
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<title>How Drug Addiction Develops</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:42:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just as it is said, a journey of a thousand miles often begins with a single step. An addiction can develop from just one heroin injection or from smoking a joint. Most drug users never know when they cross the line from the usual usage to satisfy their desires to living with a drug addiction. While drugs affect people differently, the results of drug addiction are more or less the same. ]]></description>
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<title>Drug Treatment: Steps Towards Drug Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:41:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug treatment is a term that can be used to mean the treatment of an ailment by the use of medical drugs. It can also be used to mean the process or steps taken to recover from drug addiction.]]></description>
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<title>How Drug Treatment Centers Help Cure Addictions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:41:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction problem exists anywhere and everywhere. Lots of different reasons may be responsible for a person getting addicted to drugs. They may be frustrated with their life or just want to experiment something new.]]></description>
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<title>The Role of a Drug Rehab Center</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:20:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Curing drug addiction is highly important for the benefit of an addict and their family. Drug rehab centers are an efficient and responsible method for treating thousands of addicts every year.]]></description>
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<title>Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:15:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction is a result of continuous abuse of drugs. It begins with an individual taking small amounts of drugs occasionally until the practice becomes habitual and the desire cannot be satisfied.]]></description>
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<title>Ways of Treating Alcoholism</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol abuse is one of the most fatal conditions in the medical world today. People who abuse alcohol are referred to as alcoholics and this condition is referred to as alcoholism. Alcohol recovery is not easy and it will require a lot from both the victim and their close friends and relatives. In order to be able to diagnose that you have this problem you will need to look at your drinking patterns. You will also need to know all the situations that force you to drink and their resulting complications.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholism And Its Symptoms</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many people who are abusing alcohol today and in order to help these people you will need to know the symptoms that are associated with this condition. You should however keep in mind that different people experience different signs of alcoholism. It is also important to leave the alcohol abuse diagnosis to the professionals even if you know about the symptoms.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholism And Its Effects</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholism is a condition brought about by over dependence on alcohol due to various reasons. Alcoholism is also referred to as alcohol abuse and its causes are various. This is a very serious condition as it has permanent effects that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Alcohol abuse affects your body and mind in different ways that you may not be able to see in an instant.]]></description>
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<title>What Are the Causes Of Alcoholism?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholism is a condition that affects people who abuse alcohol. This condition is becoming more common by the day and it is important to know its root cause before starting with the alcoholism cure methods available today. Different people who experience this condition may have different causes and that is why it is important to take time and find out the specific reason. There are several causes of alcoholism and one of them is gender.]]></description>
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<title>Marijuana Testing Kits - Types and Their Application at Various Places</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:39:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. The number of people abusing this illicit drug is increasing every year.]]></description>
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<title>Exercise, Nutrition and Recovery: My Story</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:06:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2005 I believed my life was over (a self-imposed belief). I was full of fear and afraid to die. I began to exercise addictively and excessively and made my diet extremely restrictive. Before long the exercise wasn't enough and the lack of food (mal-nutrition) affected my mood and thinking and I turned to gross amounts of alcohol and sedatives.]]></description>
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<title>How To Drink Less Alcohol</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:41:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drinking less alcohol will bring a number of benefits. The way you go about cutting down will depend on your drinking habits.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Rehab: Getting Help</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:40:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholism presents a number of health and personal risks. Alcohol rehab can help you to stop drinking permanently.]]></description>
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<title>Signs That Someone May Need Alcohol Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:38:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol treatment can help someone stop drinking alcohol long-term. There are signs that can help you assess whether you or someone else needs alcohol treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Rehab: What To Expect</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're considering alcohol rehab, you'll understandably have some questions. We look at some of the most common queries.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Treatment: What You Need To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:09:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people considering alcohol treatment have some questions and concerns. This article addresses some of the things people ask about most often.]]></description>
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<title>Reasons To Drink Less Alcohol</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:03:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drinking less will bring health benefits. There are a number of ways to drink less.]]></description>
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<title>Bath Salts - The New Rage in Street Drugs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:39:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new DEA authority deals with a relatively new "street drug" commonly called "bath salts" This emergency order will be in effect for about a year or until new Federal regulations are passed. This emergency schedule covers three drugs: Mephedrone, MDPV and Methylone.]]></description>
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<title>How To Begin to Cure Drug and Alcohol Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:53:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is rehab that scary, terrible place depicted in television and fan magazines, or is it an opportunity to become joyous, loving beings? Alcohol rehabilitation. Simply put, addiction is easy. Rehabilitation is hard. ]]></description>
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<title>The Way to Begin a Substance Free Life</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:51:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Traditions are a wonderful thing. They can be hundreds of years old, something you start with your family, or a thing you do to celebrate yourself. It doesn't really matter how traditions began because they bring a special feeling to the people involved. Yet, one does exist that does not do that.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Employee Drug Testing at The Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:20:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug or alcohol abuse is one of the major concerns for many of the employers in United States of America. According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health (NSDUH), among 56.6 million adult binge drinkers and 16.5 million heavy drinkers, around 74% were employed either part time or full time. When it comes to illicit drugs, of 20.2 million drug users aged 18 or older, 13.3 million (65.9%) were employed.]]></description>
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<title>Forgiveness Through Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:08:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Human beings make mistakes. We get clean and sober, not infallible. A wise man, who later became my sponsor, once said to me, "There is a God, but not you;" possibly the most profound theological statement I have ever heard. This insight I've remembered for twenty-nine years.]]></description>
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<title>How to Implement a Successful Workplace Drug Testing Policy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:49:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, a significant number of drug abusers are employed, particularly in United States. It is the responsibility of the employers to identify and screen drug abusing individuals to ensure safe and problem-free workplace environment.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Steps in Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:19:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the common problems associated with alcohol addiction is loss of hope in coming out of the challenge. Addicts see themselves helpless and weep in their hopelessness especially when it is related with ugly trends like violence, accidents and health hazards. Several efforts have been made to rescue those who are lost in alcoholism. These steps are remarkable and have been proven potent in restoring health of patients. These are drug rehab methods used in rehabilitating drug addicts. These steps used in curing and reintegrating the patient into the society include: alcohol detoxification, alcohol remedying treatments, retreat treatments, attitudinal treatments, counseling and residential treatment. Each stage compliments the other and makes the process of drug rehab a holistic one. In essence the above-listed methods constitute the effective steps towards restoring and rehabilitating drug patients.]]></description>
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<title>Your Road to Recovery Begins From Rehabilitation Centers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:05:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug rehabilitation is a term that describes the process of psychotherapeutic or medical treatment for the dependency on psychoactive substances like alcohol, prescription drugs and different drugs that are also termed as street drugs. Street drugs include cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The main motive is to enable the patient to cease the substance abuse that helps in avoiding different psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences, which can be caused mainly by extreme abuse.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Policy in New Zealand</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:52:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The article focuses on the drug policies in New Zealand. It also discusses the problem of drug addiction and its treatment in New Zealand.]]></description>
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