Now that you have gotten sober, your therapist may have suggested that you get to a 12-Step meeting to help you to continue staying sober. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are two of the most well-known programs, but there is also Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Heroin Anonymous (HA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA) and Pills Anonymous…
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A stumbling block for parents who have adolescents struggling with substance abuse is what to do when they flat out refuse to go to the rehabilitation facility that you picked for their specific needs. How do you make someone go to treatment even if they are underage and under your supervision? Trying to figure out…
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The life of gaming has taken on a whole different meaning with the surge of technology especially over the past 5 years. Instead of playing games alone at home or going to an arcade, teens can play virtually anywhere at any time with anyone. Although this advancement is remarkable, on the flip side, the free…
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Teens are often known for their over-the-top dramatics and impulsiveness, but if your teen is talking about suicide, you should always take them seriously. Regardless of their past actions, if your teen is threatening suicide, you may only have one shot to save them. You may think this is an exaggerated response to an unlikely…
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The answer is short and simple of whether or not you can stay sober in the New Year because the answer is “yes”! In fact, the New Year is an excellent time, especially in your teenage years, to continue staying sober. With tons of mantras that allude to keeping resolutions during the New Year such…
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People still claim that marijuana is not addictive because for some reason they just do not believe it is a drug. Since marijuana is a plant, people are certain that it is better than prescription pills or street drugs and they are correct in their assessment. Cannabis is widely known for the medicinal components that…
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Now that the holidays have winded down and schedules are getting back to normal, you may feel a little lost in your recovery measures. During the holidays you were probably going to a ton of meetings and hanging out with sober friends for all the holiday festivities. You put in a lot effort into staying…
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Sixty-three percent of all households have one gamer living under their roof, according to the 2017 Essential Facts about the Computer and Gaming Industry report released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). Computer and video games are a popular way for people of many ages to spend their time. There are different styles of games…
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Teens are full of curiosity in life and wish to experience more and more that comes their way. Discovering new things and having more freedom to do so with age can be a disaster waiting to happen when it comes to the likes of drugs and alcohol. Peer pressure runs rampant with teenagers who just…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a terror induced condition that happens to people who have experienced a terrifying event that usually includes violent acts. PTSD is often debilitating to those who endure it and can last for long periods of time if not treated. Many cases of PTSD have a delayed onset with symptoms sometimes…
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