When you think of fraternity life, you may think parties, sorority girls and groups of fraternity boys horsing around and chugging beers. The last thing you would imagine is someone being taken to the hospital for extreme alcohol poisoning. Well, maybe that is not so far fetched. What is shocking is how he got to…
Relapse: What Causes It and What to Do About It?
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Rock Stars Rock Out in Rehab
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Top 5 Excuses for Avoiding Drug Rehab
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Fall into Change
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How Drug Rehab Centers Work for Addicts
How Drug Rehab Centers Work for Addicts Drug addiction is a complex disease that affects people from all walks of life and of all ages. Drug addicts go to great lengths to obtain their drug of choice. Sometimes they engage in illegal or dangerous activities such as robbery or prostitution to get their next high….
The Big Step in Recovery
You may have admitted to yourself that your drinking has crossed the line. You’re not just drinking socially or one or two drinks when you go out. You find excuses to drink every day, you make sure your house is stocked up with your favorite alcohol, you drink alone, you drink to get drunk, etc….
Surviving Your 21st Birthday
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The Deadly College Pastime
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Labor Day Weekend: Kiss Your Summer Goodbye
Labor Day weekend is the official end to summer and it is right around the corner. For this last celebration of summer fun, many people will grill one last time and share food and drinks with friends and family. However, for some, their celebration may end in jail or worse. According to the National Highway…
