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<title>Are You Addicted to Your Prescription Pain Killers?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 13:35:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prescription pills are becoming increasingly more deadly. Every day we hear in the news about someone else who has died because of prescription pills. The pills that have become so deadly are Xanax, Oxycodone, Morphine, Roxicodone, Hydrocodone, Lortab, Ambien, Soma, Norco, and other anti-anxiety medication or pain killers.]]></description>
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<title>Cocaine - A Threat to Our Youth</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cocaine is a drug notorious for its immediate allure; it is equally notorious for its instantly addictive properties. The powerful stimulant often comes in a hydrochloric form to be snorted, or dissolved to be injected - both routes of administration that produce instantaneous mental and physical piquancy.]]></description>
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<title>Youngsters in Drug Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 13:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rate of teenagers taking drugs in a habitual manner has increased tremendously. Drug addiction has already built a strong foundation and so the number of addicts are increasing, which is a pathetic fact.]]></description>
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<title>Five Damaging Effects of Alcoholism on Your Body</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:51:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many studies have been done on the effects of consuming high amounts of alcohol and they have consistently shown that alcoholism has long-term and damaging effects on your body. We've listed five major consequences and the most vital organs that alcohol attacks.]]></description>
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<title>What Is The Ideal Way To Seek Treatment For Alcoholism?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For an individual who has developed a physical dependency to alcohol, the first step towards sobriety is detoxification. The process, which begins with an abrupt cessation to consumption, is often aided by the use of cross-tolerant pharmaceuticals.]]></description>
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<title>Frequently Asked Questions About Treatment for Alcoholism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholism is not a 'one size fits all' diagnosis. Accordingly, treatment for alcoholism should not be approached generally. An individual's underlying cause of alcoholism is unique and should be treated with a personalized plan of care.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid False Positives While Conducting a Home Drug Test</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:34:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With home drug testing methods believed to produce reliable and accurate results, many of us overlook the cases of false positives and draw conclusions on the suspect before reconfirming the result. But, researchers from the Boston University have found out that drug tests may produce false positives in 5-10% of cases and false negatives in 10-15% of cases.]]></description>
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<title>Stop Drinking Alcohol - Methods For Getting Over The Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:25:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drinking too much alcohol can damage your relationships, affect your job performance, and cause various health problems. If you just decided that you should stop drinking alcohol, then you have made a very good decision. If you stop drinking alcohol, you can enjoy many benefits such as reducing your weight, preventing liver disease, avoiding hangovers, and preventing strokes. Here you will find some useful tips on how you can stop consuming alcohol without seeking professional help or taking medications. However, knowing how to stop consuming alcohol is not enough because you will need to be determined to quit drinking alcohol if you really want to succeed.]]></description>
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<title>The Highs and Lows of Heroin Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heroin is a highly addictive and rapidly acting ?illegal drug that ?is the single most abused opiate in the United States.?Heroin is processed from morphine, ?which is the main component of opium. ?Opium is the naturally occurring substance that is extracted from the seedpod of the opium poppy. Heroin has one of the most serious addiction rates of all illegal drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Discover the Benefits of an Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:36:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult conclusions for an addict to come to is to realize they are in need of treatment. They absolutely need to come to a full understanding about their addiction and accept the fact that they need a treatment program that will help them on their journey to recovery. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, food, nicotine or anything else you can think of that can become an addiction, the consuming thoughts and lifestyle are never healthy, nor do they produce a positive experience in the long term. If you or someone you love struggle with addiction, the best thing you can do is get professional help as soon as possible.]]></description>
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<title>The 5 Most Common Alcohol Test Methods</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:46:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most industrial accidents and deaths in car accidents in the United States are caused by alcohol abuse. Being a legal substance consumed by most of the population, its abuse is widespread and requires certain organizations to do their own testing in order to curb some of its negative effects.]]></description>
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<title>The Naked Truth Behind Marijuana</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:54:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Truth," which is pretty much an informational documentary about the true impact of Marijuana on physical health as well as the applications of cannabis in the field of medicine. Although the negative stigma behind smoking weed still persists, people are now a lot more informed about the naked truth behind Marijuana.]]></description>
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<title>The Effective Alcohol Cure</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An effective alcohol cure program is a program that addresses both the physical and mental dependency components of addiction. Alcoholism is not a disease that you are destined to live with for the rest of your life.]]></description>
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<title>Brazil's Exponential Crack Crisis</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Proving that Latin American drug production is not entirely consumed by America, a recent study in Brazil has shown that there are now 10 times more crackheads in the nation than just 8 years prior. It is now thought to be the predominate form of substance abuse in the nation of 191 million, even more popular than alcohol. The administration is responding by putting over $2 billion towards trafficking crackdowns and substance abuse treatment.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Residential Christian Drug Rehabilitation for Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:53:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Christian Drug Rehab centers are fast emerging as a very effective measure to treat patients who are coping with drug addiction. These rehab centers help patients to get out of their addiction by inspiring them to gain strength from having faith in God.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Treatments for Inpatient Alcohol Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:42:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inpatient alcohol rehab centers are quite helpful in treating people who are severely addicted to alcohol. They follow a strict regime and set of rules which the patients should follow at every cost. Till now thousands of patients have been benefited by this process.]]></description>
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<title>Kids and Drugs - Five Ways to Spot Inhalant Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Private detective services can help find useful information and clues as to what exactly is happening in your child's life. Learn how to identify inhalant abuse in your teenager.]]></description>
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<title>Smokers Are More Prone to Health Risks</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:57:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The adverse effects of smoking can be quite widespread. Smokers usually experience a decrease in their ability to take in and use oxygen effectively, which means that they will have less physical stamina than nonsmokers.]]></description>
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<title>Is It Relapse or Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:23:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was recently providing individual counseling to a patient who had just completed both inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol dependence. During our session she was giddy, energetic, demonstrated mood lability, cognitive problems, memory problems, and some physical coordination problems.]]></description>
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<title>Short and Long-Term Effects of Nicotine on Health</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 09:18:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nicotine is an active chemical substance present in tobacco that contributes to the negative reputation of tobacco. This chemical, when abused (through smoking or chewing) has harmful effects on the human body and it is also found to be as addictive as illegal drugs.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of people living in the United States are dependent on either alcohol or drugs. But with substance abuse treatment, there is hope.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 06:31:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction has to be distinguished from habit or experiment or party time. Addiction is the inability to predict what will happen in any day after the first use of a mood-altering substance or process. Will the person always - every time - be able to take it or leave it by choice or will an uncontrollable binge sometimes occur?]]></description>
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<title>Shocking New Study on Drug Dependent Newborns</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 12:34:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A combination of studies and news stories have been going around the internet the past few weeks regarding the impact of opiate drugs not just on adults, teenagers, and the elderly - but on newborn babies. While many of these discussions and statistics kind of fall into the same fear mongering mindset of many reports on drug epidemics, one estimated statistic does certainly tend to make an impact on those that see it: Every hour a baby is born addicted to opiates.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Non 12 Step Rehab?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:29:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To understand what a non 12 step rehab program is, it is first important to understand the 12 step rehab program. The traditional 12 step rehabilitation program was pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930's.]]></description>
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<title>A Brief History of Drug Abuse and Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 13:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Vietnam War escalated in the mid-1960s, and it was mostly fought by draftees who came from middle class and working class families. During that war many of those young soldiers were introduced to illegal drugs for the first time.]]></description>
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<title>The History and Dangers of Hallucinogens</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:55:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hallucinogens have a long human history, in fact they may be the oldest drugs known to man. We've all seen the movies of tribal cultures deep in the jungle - they use hallucinogens for spiritual awakening. It's hard to imagine how we've gone from a species pulling hallucinogenic berries off a tree to the psychedelic drugs of today.]]></description>
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<title>New Study Reveals Why Some Teens Are More Likely to Experiment With Drugs and Alcohol</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 09:52:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder why some people seem more prone to experimenting with drugs and alcohol? Scientists at the University of Vermont may have found the answer.]]></description>
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<title>Find the Right Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 09:01:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due to rise in mental stress nowadays, many youngsters are turning to drugs to get some relief. If you know someone who is a drug addict then take him to a well known a dual diagnosis treatment center and help him live a normal and happy life once again.]]></description>
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<title>Fueling Addiction - Painkiller Medication Sales Soar!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:18:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sales of the most popular pain medications soared once again. Drug Enforcement Administration figures show dramatic rises between 2000 and 2010 in the distribution of oxycodone, the key ingredient in OxyContin, Percocet and Percodan. It's said that this push to help relieve the pain of many Americans, is spawning a serious addiction.]]></description>
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<title>Short and Long Term Effects of Alcohol</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:57:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Provided that everybody has different metabolism system in terms of speed and daily diets, alcohol does what it does in the different manners as well. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the most helpful guide to decide what alcohol can do to a certain drinker.]]></description>
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<title>Find the Best Christian Alcohol Addiction Program</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 15:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Christian Alcohol addiction programs are very helpful to get people out of their alcohol addiction. Since, there are many such service providers available nowadays, you need to do some research and then settle for the one which is quite apt according to your needs and requirements.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Twelve Step Programs for Christian Addiction Treatment Centers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:42:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following the 12 steps programs from a reputed and well known Christian Addiction treatment center can help a person get out of his drug and alcohol addiction. It makes the addicted person realizing his inner faith and power so that he will be able to get out of his addiction completely and start to lead a normal and happy life once again.]]></description>
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<title>Florida Prescription Drug Task Force Begins Its Work</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 19th, 2012, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed HB 227 into law, which created the Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns. While the title seems broad the task force is specifically focussed on researching the effects of prescription drugs on newborn babies and what can be done to curb negative consequences. Prescription drugs have effects on expectant mothers in a number of ways that many people do not consider.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Rehab-Counseling, Training, and Motivation That Helps Individuals Lead a Productive Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:58:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Individuals that need the services of a drug rehab facility usually seek the help of those that offer a full range of services that will help them free themselves of their addictions and lead a productive life. By offering both outpatient and residential programs, a patient has the option of getting as little or as much support they need to get things back on track again. The rehab clinic may offer intensive therapy groups for their patients as well as individual counseling sessions that are very effective in helping a person overcome their addiction.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Abuse - Teaching Life Skills to Help Individuals Regain Control of Their Lives</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:58:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 21 who are battling an addiction and/or mental health issue can benefit from a drug rehab clinic. Services such as prevention and education, adolescent residential services, and adolescent outpatient services can help individuals get the quality care they need.]]></description>
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<title>Drinking Away Your Sorrows</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol utilized as self-medication for stress and depression is ultimately an ill-advised remedy as it can certainly bring about even greater difficulties. To have a contented life we have to learn how to cope with stress. Stress is the result of our thinking rather than a specific predicament. Stress comes from the interpretation that we give to a specific event that we experience. Stress leads to a bodily response. The 'happy brain chemicals' get used up from stress resulting in depression. Stress is the source of depression therefore it is crucial to find out healthier techniques to manage stress.]]></description>
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<title>Signs Your Loved One May Be Abusing Prescription Drugs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:14:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you suspect that a loved one may be abusing prescription drugs? Learn the signs of painkiller addiction here.]]></description>
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<title>From Drug Seeking to Drug Liberated</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction doesn't happen overnight. What happens is a person is introduced to a substance and likes the effects it produces in them. At first their use may be recreational, but over time they become dependent on it. As they turn more and more to drug seeking, behavior problems stemming from it infiltrate every aspect of their lives.]]></description>
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<title>What to Expect When You Are Expecting and Addicted to Drugs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:38:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the importance of getting off drugs before you get pregnant. Using drugs before and during pregnancy will jeopardize the health and well-being of mom and baby.]]></description>
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<title>Opiate Addiction: What You May Not Know About This Drug</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fentanyl is a member of the opiate family. These are seriously addictive drugs that are also very powerful. This is much stronger than morphine and is usually only prescribed for long term or chronic pain management.]]></description>
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<title>The Way to Sobriety in Utah</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:12:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Only 30.9% of the population 12 and over indulged in an alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days. Utahans on the whole are not binge drinkers, only 15.7% of the population did so in the past 30 days. This could be because the outdoor enthusiasts who flock to Utah to take advantage of the "greatest snow on earth" do not want to diminish their performance on the slopes; or it could be as a result of the heavy Mormon population who do not imbibe as part of their religion.]]></description>
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<title>Drugs And The Law In The UK</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:11:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A significant risk factor with any drug use in the UK is the potential legal consequences of that use. Most substances are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Within this there are three classifications, Class A, Class B and Class C.]]></description>
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<title>Help Your Child Take Drug Tests at School</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:10:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, there is a growing tendency among school and college going students to resort to substance abuse. Many schools are aware of this and are conducting drug tests to identify drug abusing students.]]></description>
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<title>Why Sign Up For An Online Drug Or Alcohol Class?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The reality is that some of us, at some point in our lives, will either use or abuse drugs and alcohol. This usually comes during college, a time and place where people are expected to find their own identities and veer away from the influence of their parents. Whether trying to fit in, trying to be unique, or just exploring the many risks and possibilities of college, many find themselves steadily walking on the path of substance abuse. This doesn't mean a person is weak, just unsuspecting, and there's always the risk of going too far.]]></description>
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<title>Different Types of Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:48:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug and alcohol addiction can give rise to many mental and emotional problems like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. It's always better to take treatment before it becomes too serious. Seek help from a drug rehab center which is provides dual diagnosis treatment facility of treating your addiction and mental illness.]]></description>
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<title>2012 Drug Addiction Policy Shifts Towards Rehabilitation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:10:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Obama administration has just released a new vision for re-shaping the fight against drug epidemics. This seems to be a serious departure from the last two decades - particularly since Obama has just returned from the annual Organization of American States meeting, where he received a withering barrage of demands for drug decriminalization from the leaders of Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador.]]></description>
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<title>Teens Can Gain Alcohol Awareness Knowledge By Taking Minor-In-Possession Classes Online</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bringing up the topic of Alcohol Awareness with teenagers is never an easy task. Most parents would like to just avoid the whole thing and hope for the best. If you don't know where to begin, then these online classes are a perfect place to start. They can be taken from the comfort of your own home and with complete anonymity.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholism Facts: How Alcohol Affects Our Lives</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:56:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not only affecting physical health, alcoholism also has a great impact on one's mental state. Continuous use of alcohol for long period can alter the structure and chemistry of one's brain, which creates a dependence or addiction towards the substance. This is why alcoholics show withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop drinking alcoholic beverages. Besides damaging the brain, this substance also attacks most of the parts in human body including blood, heart, liver, stomach, pancreas and others]]></description>
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<title>April Is Alcohol Awareness Month</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:43:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social services, community organizations, schools and parent groups are banding together again during the month of April to spread awareness of the dangers of alcohol. April is Alcoholism Awareness month nationwide.]]></description>
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<title>Searching for Answers in West Virginia's Pill Wars</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:59:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Education and entertainment about drug abuse gives people certain expectations, from inner city streets full of gang-bangers and crackheads, to downtown hospitals packed to the gills with heroin overdoses, and upper-crust social events where everyone parties hard when top-dollar employers and celebrity journalists aren't watching. However drug epidemics create suffering and death in many places people have never heard of - and that's especially the case in Southwest West Virginia. The Appalachian mountain areas of West Virginia and Kentucky have long been some of the most chronically impoverished parts of the nation.]]></description>
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<title>The Significance of Family Association in Drug Addiction Treatment Programs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:27:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every family is unique and the way to approach every family should be different. The level of involvement of the addiction is different. The counselor in the area where you live will be trained to work efficiently to deal with your drug abuse and is essential in intervention for the treatment of these patients. Whichever method that the family explores it plays an important part in the dynamics of the treatment of the loved one.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Testing in the Security Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:19:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most important industries that require drug testing among its employees is the security industry. For security guards to be effective, they must be very alert and keep their wits about them.]]></description>
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<title>Effects of Persistent Marijuana Usage on Daily Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:33:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs in the United States. Though the possession and consumption of marijuana is banned and is considered illegal, its usage is still prevalent among teenagers as well as younger adults. Chronic marijuana use not only shows negative impact on the person's health, but also leads to significant negative effects on his/her daily life.]]></description>
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<title>They Tried To Make Me Go To Rehab But I Said No</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:12:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At our substance abuse treatment center, we receive many calls from family members who want their loved ones to go to drug rehab or alcohol rehab. It's not unusual for them to say something like this: "I've heard that it won't do any good unless the addict or alcoholic wants to go. Is that true?" They ask this, hoping against hope that it isn't true.]]></description>
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<title>Helpful Facts When Selecting a Rehab Center</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:58:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are 2 primary types of therapy methods available when a person confronts the fact that they have an addiction problem and that they need help. The first is the most predominant as it has a strong foothold in the rehabilitation field from being one of the oldest therapies. This is the 12-step methodology of drug and alcohol addiction handling.]]></description>
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<title>Finding One's Way Back to Sober Living</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:35:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any form of addiction or abuse is always a personal matter, and something which is distinctly difficult to process and rehabilitate. This is the reason why a large percentage of those suffering from one form of addiction never reveal to others that they have a problem. This is also made uniquely difficult by the fact that those suffering from the addiction themselves do not and cannot admit to themselves that they have a problem.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stay Safe and Away From Drugs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:56:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug use has escalated to an alarming rate in the past years, with teens at higher risk of getting involved in drug abuse. In fact, a study facilitated by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) showed that 44% of middle school students and 80% of high school students in the United States have seen illegal drugs used or sold.]]></description>
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<title>A Few Drug Intervention Steps That Help</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:50:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you have discovered that you have a problem with drugs, what you do next invariably can determine whether or not you get clean. In the world of addiction and counseling we call these steps interventions and there are a few drug intervention steps that help tremendously in the treatment process.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Rehab Can Cure Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:19:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each year there are thousands of people who successfully complete a drug rehab program to overcome their addiction. With the support of friends and family, a drug addict can expect to make the conversion back to a normal life in a record amount of time.]]></description>
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<title>Dangerous Effects of Alcohol Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:05:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol is perhaps one of the most pervasive, dangerous drugs in the United States. In fact you can even say that alcohol is the single most destructive drug in the world yet it remains firmly entrenched in many countries and legal in most. How is this drug so dangerous when it seems so innocent?]]></description>
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<title>What Makes Home Drug Testing a Better Choice Compared to Lab Testing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the number of people abusing drugs increasing exponentially, drug testing has become imperative in the society. Few years back, laboratory drug testing was the only way to conduct drug tests. But, technology has simplified the drug testing process in such a way that you can administer drug tests at the comforts of your home using home drug test kits.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Consumption Often Times Begins During the Teen Years</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:41:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alarmingly, alcohol is the drug most frequently used by American teenagers. Statistically, about half of all middle school and high school students claim to consume alcohol on a monthly basis. According to recent reports, approximately 14% of teenagers have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Sadly, nearly 8% of American teens who drink, state they drink at least five or more alcoholic beverages in a row, known as binge drinking.]]></description>
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<title>I've Graduated From Drug and Alcohol Treatment - Where Do I Go From Here?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:43:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making the decision to get help for drug and alcohol addiction is the first step in a long journey through the recovery process.?Often times, people arrive to treatment completely broken, overwhelmed and sometimes even angry at the mess they have made of their lives. A 30-90 day treatment program provides a refuge of sorts for those who desire sobriety. But what happens after the graduation ceremony and the patient returns home?]]></description>
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<title>Meth in California</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:22:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a darker side to the state that is best known for celebrity A-lists and sunshine. There is a huge methamphetamine problem in California. The source of this is domestic clandestine labs, as well as high quality Mexican product with production overseen by the cartels.]]></description>
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<title>Wouldn't You Like to Be Addiction Free?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Until recently, in the USA most doctors looked at addiction as a permanent lifelong condition with no known cure. However, modern medical times have brought other ideas to light, and for those addicted to drugs and alcohol, these new methods are considered well overdue. Moving away from the philosophy that addiction is incurable has resulted in substantially lower relapse rates.]]></description>
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<title>Myths Of Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:08:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The fact is recovery from addiction is often a long journey where many tools are gathered along the way and these tools are an essential part of recovery from addiction. Ultimately, these tools and experiences are the cumulative gifts that enable long-term recovery. Each relapse is different and you take what you have learnt while you were clean "this time".]]></description>
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<title>Substance Abuse Treatment Helps Mental Health</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:05:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The reputed addiction treatment rehab centers provide substance abuse treatment to the patients. This helps the patients to get cured and become strong enough from mind to fight the addictions. These days, alcohol, drug, cocaine, heroin, etc are the major addictions found in adolescent and in adults across the country.]]></description>
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<title>Efficient Rehab Center Providing Evidence-Based Program Treatments</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:05:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are billions of people who are suffering from alcohol, drug, heroin, opiate, cocaine and various types of addictions across the world. Among all types of addictions, drug and alcohol addictions are commonly found in the country. Though, there are various treatments and medicines available with the medical practitioners, but only few are can offer efficient and effective recoveries.]]></description>
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<title>Online Alcohol and Drug Education Classes Aid in Car Accident Prevention</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:13:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, the number of deaths caused by driving under the influence of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning has increased tremendously. These accidents and the consequent deaths could have been prevented just by controlling the substance user's abuse of alcohol and drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Why Are So Many Drugs Illegal? Taking a Look at Dangerous Substances</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:32:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, there are countless examples of illegal drugs that seem to be 'fashionable'. With many seemingly harmless drugs out there, the fact is they are more likely than not illegal for a reason. We take a quick look at some of the reasons why these illegal substances are so dangerous.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Detox Symptoms and Faith Based Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We can begin with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and carry on to liver damage, liver shut down, kidney damage and kidney shut down, and heart failure. These are enough to scare you, but they aren't all; there are more drug detox symptoms that are just as lethal and terrifying to experience. No one should ever try to detox without medical supervision.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Ideal Test From Different Types of Home Drug Tests</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:22:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Advancement in the technology has made drug testing easier than ever. Instead of going to hospital or a medical professional, you can administer these tests at home using home drug test kits.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers Of Synthetic Marijuana</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:09:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New designer drugs called synthetic marijuana are being sold all over the country. They are causing a lot of concern within the medical community because the manufactures of these new drugs are completely unregulated.]]></description>
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<title>Detox Centers: A Head Start on Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prescription drug abuse is one of the leading causes of drug addiction in the nation. The most commonly abused medications are pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives. Side effects of these types of medications include a high, or euphoric, feeling for the user.]]></description>
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<title>Finding the Best Drug Rehab Program for Your Needs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol and drug abuse is an all too common problem in the United States. And while there may be some debate when it comes to whether addictions are in fact true diseases or they are merely bad choices, it can be agreed that addiction is a disease of denial.]]></description>
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<title>Current Treatments for Substance Abuse and Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:44:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article we will briefly look at each of these treatment options with a view of understanding and educating rather than prescribing specific treatment plans. It cannot be stressed enough that each individual treatment plan must take into consideration the client, their environment and the addiction of choice.]]></description>
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<title>How to Overcome Marijuana-Induced Depersonalization</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:07:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you smoked cannabis hoping to relax but unexpectedly everything turned awry landing you in a frightening, dissociated, almost deranged state of mind that seems to be permanent? Well, don't worry as it is only a temporary problem that can be resolved following herein discussed techniques.]]></description>
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<title>Importance of Detox Therapy For Benzodiazepine Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:04:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prescription drug use has been on the increase for some time now. Unfortunately, while medicines such as benzodiazepines are necessary for many forms of treatment, they can leave patients addicted.]]></description>
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<title>Possibly the Most Challenging Thing to Beat: Alcohol Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:24:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol is not the easiest thing to give up. It is extremely socially acceptable in social settings in the USA. TV programs like Gossip Girl and 90210 frequently exhibit scenes of underage drinking; some of which is with parents present. The age a person first imbibes plays a huge role in whether or not they will later develop a drinking problem, or become a full-blown alcoholic.]]></description>
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<title>How To Quit Smoking Weed: Alternate Options</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although marijuana is not a literally addicting ingredient, some people discover that mentally, they have created a reliance upon smoking weed as well as becoming high. Weed can be harmful to many areas of a person's life. It can result in isolation from friends and family, can easily lower work performance, and can cause huge financial problems.]]></description>
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<title>How Alcohol Can Wreck A Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:54:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many couples and families are affected by alcoholism each day. The damage that is caused by this addiction can be far reaching and can impact both your personal and professional life. When you start consuming alcohol daily it not just spoils your health but wrecks your relationship. Alcohol training can help you get rid of this habit for good and you would be able to regain control of your life.]]></description>
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<title>Why Is Addiction Treatment Needed?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:22:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether it began as a weekend drinking routine or a dependence on prescribed anesthetics, an addiction is one of the reasons why the lives of many teens, adults and even women are worthlessly ruined. Putting up a fight against this problem is not easy, but is attainable. The initial step towards recovery is to seek addiction treatment from health experts.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Purpose of a Drug Rehab Clinic?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug rehab clinics are centers that offer psychotherapeutic treatment for drug dependants. The centers deal with individuals addicted to alcohol, prescription and other hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin among other drugs. Drugs addicts are individuals who have developed dependency on drugs and cannot do without them.]]></description>
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<title>What Is an Alcohol Therapy Center?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:15:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An alcohol treatment center is an institution that specializes in giving comprehensive treatment to alcoholics. This treatment is supposed to help the alcoholics overcome their condition and fully recover. Nowadays, more than ever before, alcoholism is considered as a disease which should be treated.]]></description>
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<title>Center for Drug Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:13:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug treatment is a comprehensive treatment for people who suffer drug addiction. But what is drug addiction? Put simply, it refers to the dependence on drugs, be they prescription drugs or not.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Urine Drug Test Kits With Built-In Adulteration Check</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:58:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A urine drug test is one of the most commonly used methods to detect drug abuse. Compared to other drug testing methods, it is a more economical as well as easy to use. However, due to the privacy offered to the donor for collecting sample, the probability of sample tampering, in order to alter the test results, is more.]]></description>
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<title>The Effects of Alcoholism on Modern Society</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:12:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The effects of alcoholism on modern society are vast and deeply rooted in our history. From the earliest times to present day, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been alternately steeped in tradition and made commonplace. And because nearly anyone who drinks to excess on a regular basis will likely become a full-blown alcoholic in time, mankind has long struggled with the social problems caused by alcoholism.]]></description>
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<title>Hallucinogens and Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Popular myths among drug users are prevalent, and perhaps none of these myths are as well-established as the misconception that it is not possible to become addicted to hallucinogens. While physical dependence and addiction to hallucinogens does not occur as rapidly as addiction to opiates, barbiturates, benzodiazepines or alcohol, it does happen and can have severe results.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Help With The Right Cocaine Addiction Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People from all walks of life experience the pain and suffering from abuse and addiction of cocaine. Many people, who as young adolescent teens try these harmful compounds as a way of fitting in, coping with family or school stressors, or escapism, do not realize the danger.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers Of Opiate Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Opium has been around for thousands of years. Today, many people have developed an opiate addiction that controls their lives. Opiates are very powerful drugs that can take over an individual's life very quickly.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers Of A Crack Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:29:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crack cocaine is one of the most addictive substances known to man. It does not take long for an individual to obtain an addiction after first trying crack.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers Of An Addiction To Meth</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6970273</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Methamphetamine addiction is a growing problem in many areas of the country. It is a very easy drug to manufacture in a cheap and effective way. However, the production of meth can also be very dangerous.]]></description>
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<title>Ecstasy - A Rave Addiction</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6968642</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:28:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ecstasy is a very popular drug that many young people use when they want to go out and have a goof time. However, what many of these young people fail to realize is that they are putting their health in jeopardy every time the use this dangerous drug.]]></description>
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<title>The Short End Of The Stick</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6963315</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:47:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Electronically sharing health information is coming. For those of us in addictions treatment this has great implications. State and federal initiatives promoting electronic interoperability of health information affect us directly. This is especially true for those of us providing addiction treatment where privacy and confidentiality for covered programs is regulated by a federal law known as 42 CFR Part 2.]]></description>
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<title>3 Steps to Begin Overcoming Your Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:04:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having an addiction that controls your life deters you from having normal dreams and goals. Instead of focusing on what to do to better yourself, you're concerned about how to get your next fix. Drug addiction gets in the way of pursuing your dreams and clouds your judgement of what "living life to the fullest" really means. Drug addiction affects others, by putting family and friends through a whirlwind of trouble and worry.]]></description>
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<title>Warning Signs of Teen Drug Abuse at School</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:42:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teen drug abuse is one of the major health concerns in the United States of America. But this particular habit among the school going kids can be controlled by identifying the drug abusing symptoms at the right time and taking necessary preventive measures. Since teens spend most of the time in their schools, it is the mere responsibility of the teachers and the school authorities to look after their well-being. Further, establishing a drug free learning environment will help them to stay healthy and safe.]]></description>
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<title>Substance Abuse Rehab - Finding Inpatient Rehab Centers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:57:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inpatient rehab centers are by far the most thorough methods of dealing with addiction issues of even the most severe magnitude. Facilities which offer inpatient substance abuse rehab are the best equipped to deal with the withdrawal symptoms and also with providing the person with a safe and nurturing environment to overcome their addiction...]]></description>
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<title>Substance Abuse Treatment: What Does a Substance Abuse Evaluation Involve?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:53:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with substance abuse issues can be a very daunting task. The withdrawal symptoms that most attempts at suddenly refusing to take the substance that a person has become addicted to can be extremely hard to deal with to put it lightly. If you have been pondering over approaching a qualified rehab center for help then you will no doubt be interested in knowing what exactly a substance abuse evaluation that these organization perform...]]></description>
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<title>Types of Substance Abuse Rehab Treatments - Which One Is the Right One For You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Substance abuse of any type is a complex illness characterized by intense, sudden and uncontrollable craving for drugs, alcohol or even regular household items such as inhalers found with ink whiteners. While these habits have innocent begins, they almost always lead to potentially fatal consequences...]]></description>
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<title>Substance Abuse Rehab - Understanding a Dual Diagnosis Disorder</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug abuse is no longer considered as a simple habit or lifestyle gone haywire. Nowadays it is considered as a serious health issues and is treated as such. Addictions to substances including drugs, alcohol and prescription medication are complex things often accompanied by deep psychological and emotional scarring and require a long rehab period to get over. When a person exhibits substance abuse issues along with mental and/or emotional disorder, they are said to be suffering from a dual diagnosis disorder...]]></description>
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