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Mobile Meth Labs Strain Resources

Regulators and law enforcement work together to try and address the addiction and substance abuse issues that tend to plague the U.S. And, while measures have been taken to regulate approved medications to try and curb abuse, it’s a bit more challenging to fight against home-grown drugs. Continue Reading

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The Personal Costs of Addiction

Addiction of any kind takes a significant toll on everyone – the addict, his or her family, and society as a whole. But if you are the one with the addiction – whether it’s to alcohol, street drugs, prescription drugs, gambling, food, or sex – the personal costs of addiction can be extremely high. In fact, it’s often not until an addict is in recovery that he or she is able to look back and truly comprehend the enormity of the cost. Continue Reading

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Sam Hurd’s Felony Charges Could Present Troubling Questions for the NFL

It’s hard to understand why a million dollar athlete would risk his career selling drugs on the streets of Chicago. This is a perfect example of how our choices have consequences. Sam Hurd’s choice may very well cause himself and the NFL some disturbing consequences. Continue Reading

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Mothers Under Pressure To Be ‘Perfect’ Turn to Alcohol

Parenting is a tough job, and one that no one performs perfectly. What happens when one parent, often mom, feels that giving their best effort just isn’t enough? What happens when mom is caught up in the cycle of endless comparisons with other mothers who seem to be leading a charmed life and doing everything just right? Continue Reading

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Brett Butler’s Spectacular Fall from Grace

Brett Butler spent most of the 1990s starring in a hit television series and enjoying the perks that fame can provide. She also spent those years abusing drugs until her addiction ended up costing her just about everything her fame had won for her. This month, the comedian/actress came clean about her past and what it has been like for her to hit rock bottom and to begin a climb back up toward the top. Continue Reading

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Johnny Jolly’s Struggle with Codeine Addiction

It is hard to watch young lives come unraveled by addiction. It is hard to watch your children make the same painful mistakes you made. It is hard to enjoy a victory without the presence of a valued teammate. In fact, nothing about drug use is easy. It hurts the person abusing and everyone around them. When that person is a high profile sports celebrity, the group is large. Such is the cautionary tale of Johnny Jolly. Continue Reading

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Increases in Intentional Drugging at Bars and Nightclubs Linked to Rape, Robberies

About 15,000 Americans are treated in hospital emergency rooms every year for intentional poisoning, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The typical victims are at nightclubs or bars when perpetrators slip drugs into their drinks in order to make them pass out. Perpetrators then take advantage of their victims through rape, sexual assault, or robbery. After being intentionally poisoned, a person experiences drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and memory loss, and therefore is extremely vulnerable to crime.

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Darrell Hammond’s Fight Against Addiction

Darrell Hammond, now 56, is a former Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedian best known for his imitations of political figures like Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney and Al Gore. In front of the camera he demonstrated comedic genius, but behind the scenes he was struggling to make it through each day, depending on everything from alcohol to drugs to cutting to help him do so. Continue Reading

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Dr. Drew Sex Rehab Show Adds to Questions About Nature of Sexual Addiction

Despite research and media headlines, the controversy over the topic of sexual addiction continues to circulate. Some still question the validity of an addiction to sexual behaviors, despite growing research linking the addiction to brain and biological factors that are similar to substance addictions. Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Sex Rehab show has heightened the conversation, with some celebrities pursuing recovery on the show and others doubting they have the addiction at all. Continue Reading

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Oscar De La Hoya Goes to Alcohol Rehab

Earlier this year, former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya hit rock bottom, joining a long line of celebrities and all-star athletes that have fallen prey to alcohol addiction. In recent television interviews, he said his addiction and subsequent depression led him to the brink of suicide.

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