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“I Need Help” Is The First Step To Treating Alcoholism

“I need help” needs to be admitted by those who struggle with alcoholism as it is a disease that is treatable as long as the suffering is willing to admit that they can not overcome their addiction without help.

Drug Addiction in a Bottle

In 2009 more people died from prescription drug overdoses then in car crashes. The centers for Disease Control states that 37,000 died in 20009 from accidental drug overdoses.

National Recovery Month Beats Addiction By Example

September is National Recovery month. During the month of September there are gatherings and functions around the entire country that have the sole purpose of educating the public about the dangers of addiction.

High Hopes for Vaccine to Help with Methamphetamine Addiction

There are high hopes a new vaccine for crystal meth addiction will be more helpful and cost effective for individuals who are struggling to stay sober from methamphetamine addiction.

An Old Drug May Serve A New Purpose For Cocaine Addiction

Proppanolo is being used in research to help with cocaine addiction as it is believed it will affects the same part of the brain as cocaine which is responsible for triggering a persons feeling of reward

Finding Detoxification and Addiction Treatment On The Same Grounds

Detoxification from drug and alcohol abuse should be followed by addiction treatment and the best chance at recovering from addiction is from a treatment facility that offers both on the same grounds.

Addiction to Synthetic Drugs on the Rise

Although they are legal to purchased both in stores and on the internet synthetic drugs are just as dangerous as illegal street drugs such as heroin and cocaine.