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James Taylor Recovered from Addiction after 20 Years of Abuse

by Brian on May 26, 2011

James Taylor is a five time Grammy Award winner, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has sold millions upon millions of albums. James Taylor is also a recovering drug addict.

Suboxone and Methadone Not an Alternative to Addiction Treatment

by Brian on April 25, 2011

Suboxone and methadone are often used by individuals who are trying to stop their addiction to opiates. The problem with drugs like suboxone and methodone and those similar is that they are also addictive and can lead one down a very similar path as addiction to other drugs.

Government to Increase Education on Prescription Drug Abuse

by Brian on April 21, 2011

The government/Obama administration recognizes the increasing problem with prescription drug abuse and is currently putting together a plan to get the problem under control. The premise behind the campaign is education with doctors, parents, young adults and the health care industry in general.

Is Jason Davis Being “Loved to Death”

April 6, 2011 addiction

Jason Davis, the grandson of the oil mogul and billionaire Marvin Davis struggles with addiction. Unfortunately his family keeps enabling him and acting as codependents as they continue to shell out money so that Justin is able to avoid trouble with the law. Family programs at addiction treatment centers help to teach loved ones of addicts how to behave and where to turn to for support.

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Beat Heroin Addiction With The Help Of Inpatient Treatment

March 21, 2011 addiction

Heroin is one of the toughest addictions to overcome. While it is not impossible to overcome addiction by oneself participating in a professional inpatient addiction treatment ones chances of getting and staying sober is greatly increased.

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Methadone Just as Harmful as Heroin

November 1, 2010 addiction

There is a misconception that methadone addiction is not as dangerous as a heroin or opiate addiction. Nothing could be further from the truth. Methadone is highly addictive and dangerous. Their are many horror stories of individuals who became addicted to methadone and did not seek out help.

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Heroin Addiction is a Serious Problem that Needs Serious Help

September 23, 2010 addiction

Heroin addiction is a very serious problem. Many have been able to overcome their addiction through the help, guidance and support of an inpatient addiction treatment center.

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Working with Therapists In Addiction Treatment

July 26, 2010 Addiction Treatment

Working with quality therapists in addiction treatment helps clients to become honest with themselves and their past. Getting honest is essential if long-term sobriety is going to be achieved.

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