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Posts Tagged ‘addiction’

Protecting Your Teen from Self-Medication

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As teenagers grow and seek new experiences, parents begin to worry about the risks associated with these new experiences. Teen substance abuse can have a substantial negative impact on the…

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Winning the Battle Against Meth

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Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive drugs commonly used for recreational use. It is easy to ingest, it is easier to access now with a resurgence in supply, and…

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The Treacherous Path of Meth Addiction

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Most of the time, when you choose a path in life, you can easily choose another path at any time. That is rarely the case with addiction, because addiction is…

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Why Is Meth So Dangerous?

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There are so many drugs out there being used recreationally, and each one has their own set of dangers. Any time you ingest some type of controlled substance without a…

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Can I Become Addicted to Marijuana?

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Marijuana is more commonplace than ever before, especially since there are so many places where it is now legal to carry and use for recreational purposes. Despite the fact that…

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Marijuana is Legal, but is it Safe for Me?

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With all of the conversations around the legalization of marijuana, one of the things that get overlooked is, although it is legal, it is still only legal for those who…

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The Real Dangers of Vaping

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Vaping was originally presented as an alternative to smoking. Some even claimed that it was a way to help people stop smoking. You have likely heard and seen the ad…

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Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? 

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Teen holding cigarettes and vape wonders if vaping is worse than smoking.

Learn how vaping and smoking can cause mental health issues, five signs that your teen may be vaping, and how to help your teen quit.

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Quality of Life

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No one ever wakes up and says “Hey, just for fun, I think I’ll find some treatment for my mental health and addiction recovery.” Treatment is something most people wait…

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How Do I Know if I’m Addicted to Social Media?

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Social media can be very enticing. It can suck us in and then it can be hours before we even realize what time it is. Some apps are specifically designed…

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