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Drug Abuse Rates in Europe vs. the USA

Over the past month, we’ve been taking a look at how the United States compares to other countries in terms of drug laws, and how

February 22, 2020

The Importance of Mediation in Recovery

Recovering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs is hard, but we believe that it’s always possible. We believe that twelve-step programs are the most

February 16, 2020

Is Addiction A Family Disease?

You may have heard that addiction is genetic, and someone descended from a former alcoholic or addict needs to be careful around drugs and alcohol

February 14, 2020

What Does Addiction Do to the Brain?

We know the basics of what constitutes an addiction: a compulsive need for a particular substance that takes priority over things like relationships, work, and

February 13, 2020

Which US Demographics are Most Susceptible to Drug Abuse?

As we know, addiction is a disease, and some people may be more susceptible to certain diseases than other people. When it comes to a

February 11, 2020

What Are Cross Addictions?

“Cross addiction” is a term to describe someone suffering from two or more addictive behaviors. In most cases, the person will have addictions to multiple

February 10, 2020

Drug Laws & Abuse Around the World

In the 1970s, President Nixon declared a war on drugs aimed at stopping the illegal drug trade in the United States. Many people consider this

February 5, 2020

3 of the Most Addictive Substances

Addiction is no joke. In 2017, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 12

February 4, 2020

Pros & Cons of Legalizing Marijuana

The legal status of marijuana is a hot topic – nearly everyone seems to have an opinion. The drug does have some medical uses and

February 2, 2020

What Are “Legal Highs”?

Don’t let the name fool you – legal highs are not necessarily legal. In 2010, some legal highs became illegal in the United States, based

January 28, 2020