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Alcohol, Sports and Marketing

by Rachel on January 30, 2012

Television is a great way to advertise products. How many of us wait for the Superbowl to watch all of the new Budweiser commercials every year? Most of us are visual and are the perfect target for this type of ad campaign. Brian Hinman, manager of Federal Policy Advocacy & Time to End Alcohol Marketing [...]

Alcohol, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll

by Rachel on December 9, 2011

Our five senses are all susceptible to being triggered by memories sending signals to our brains and bodies of our old using days. Music is a huge trigger for most people, especially those new to recovery. A simple song that you love can induce nostalgic like feelings. You recall the first time you saw them [...]

Hospital Visits for Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Increases Among Young Adults

by Brian on September 21, 2011

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report that between 1999 and 2008 hospital visits for either alcohol or drug overdoses have increased at alarming rates for 18-24 year olds.

Alcohol Abuse in College

August 24, 2011 alcohol abuse

For some students in college alcoholism is a very real problem that needs to be dealt with with the professional help of a quality and reputable addiction treatment program.

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Break the Cycle of Addiction

June 20, 2011 Addiction Treatment

It is not uncommon for some individuals who suffer from drug and alcohol abuse to be genetically predisposed to the disease of addiction. With professional help from a quality addiction treatment center it is possible to live a life that is free of chemical dependency.

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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Need the Attention of Detox

June 13, 2011 Addiction Treatment

Detoxification from alcohol abuse can be dangerous. The chances of staying sober after detoxification are very slim if it is not followed by alcohol rehab.

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Top Signs that Addiction Treatment is Needed

May 16, 2011 Addiction Treatment

There are often questions about whether or not an addiction to drugs and alcohol exists. However there are some tell tale signs that someone is struggling with addiction. These signs range from withdrawal symptoms to being unable to stop abuse after experiencing negative consequences.

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More are Beginning to Recognize Addiction as a Disease

May 11, 2011 addiction

Even though it is well documented in medical books many are still not willing to view addiction to drugs and alcohol as a disease. Just like cancer or diabetes, addiction is a disease that without medical attention will not disappear. Addiction treatment will address both the physiological and psychological aspect of addiction.

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Addiction Treatment is an Investment In Life

May 10, 2011 addiction

While the cost of addiction treatment can be expensive the payoff are greats. Going to addiction treatment is a valuable benefit that can potentially give an individual payoffs for the rest of their life.

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Recovering Addict Rob Lowe Publicly Discusses Addiction and Drug Rehab

May 9, 2011 addiction

Rob Lowe recently did a television interview in which he talked about his journey as a man who is free of chemical dependency. Lowe gives great praises to the addiction treatment center that he went to. He feels that individuals need to follow direction from others when it comes to getting sober from drug addiction and alcohol abuse.

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