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I want to go to rehab. Where do I start? The circumstances that lead us all to begin searching for rehab can be scary, frightening and overwhelming. The thought of not only going to rehab but finding the right one in... Learn MoreOpiate Addicts Now Turning to Heroin
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Therapy in drug rehab is an integral part of the treatment process. Various types of programs offer help in drug rehab. These programs include residential treatment, out-patient, local support groups, addiction counseling, mental health, and medical care. Regardless of what... Learn MoreIn The News: Lance Armstrong Admits to Doping
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Getting an addict into treatment can be very difficult. But sometimes getting them to stay can be even harder. If an addict really wants to leave treatment, there’s not much you can do to stop them. Sometimes though, you can... Learn MoreAre Drug Companies Manipulating Drug Research?
Are Drug Companies Manipulating Drug Research? A few years ago, I was working as a medical assistant for a local doctor. On my first day, a pharmaceutical rep came in and gave us a quick presentation about a drug that... Learn MoreIn the News: Son of Clippers Owner, Donald Sterling, Dead
It never gets easy hearing someone has passed from a potential overdose, regardless of whether we knew them or not. It is often said that you either find recovery or death with the disease of addiction. Although there has not... Learn MoreThe Importance of Empathy in Addiction
What is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s point of view. It is also known as understanding, compassion, and sympathy. Why is empathy important in addiction? In active addiction it is all about us and to think... Learn More
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