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Opiate Addiction Can Be Overcome76

Opiate Addiction

Opiate (opioids) addiction is a larger problem today than most people realize. Many addicts suffer from an addiction to opiates. Opium has been used in its raw form, both...

6 comments    treatment addiction heroin
Chemical Dependency Counselors are Helpers80

Chemical Dependency Counselor Career Information

What exactly is a Chemical Dependency Counselor? Chemical Dependency Counselors are helpers. You might be more familiar with the terms Substance Abuse Counselor, Drug and Alcohol Counselor or Addictions...

2 comments    alcoholism drug addiction
Verbal abuse72

When Domestic Abuse Happens to You

What is domestic abuse? In researching this hub I found many different definitions for the difference between domestic abuse and domestic violence. Some feel that domestic abuse is simply a form of domestic...

8 comments    love family relationship
US Census Bureau data and Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare information, 200292

Major Causes Of Divorce

In order for a marriage relationship to succeed, I believe...

29 comments    relationships hubpages hub pages
Presently, smoking kills one out of 10 adults. If the trends continue, this will rise to one out of 6 adults by 2030.76

The Harmful Effects of Smoking

Presently, smoking kills one out of 10 adults. If the trends continue, this will rise to one out of 6 adults by 2030. Many health groups are continuously reminding people about the harmful effects of smoking...

13 comments    addiction treatment
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Psychoactive Drugs: Physical Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Psychoactive drugs can be classed into three main categories: stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens. The effects and withdrawal symptoms of popular drugs from each category can be found below.

13 comments    health drugs alcohol
Black Lab found running free wearing only spike collar with no ID, totally dependent on the care of strangers for his survival75

POVERTY: HOW EASY IS IT TO OVERCOME POVERTY IN TODAY'S WORLD?

Black Lab found running free wearing only spike collar with no ID, totally dependent on the care of strangers for his survival Dog lost in Macon area Sometimes life imposes a strange twist of fate. About a...

5 comments    life advice relationships
Methadone is a federally regulated medication dispensed by licensed nurses at reputable facilities.82

The Truth About Methadone Treatment: Myths Dispelled

According to Emmett Velten, Ph. D., rumors thrive under two conditions: high emotion, and a lack of education. "The rumors and mythology surrounding methadone treatment may differ from normal rumors, because...

42 comments    health medicine doctors
Valerie Belew, M. Div., ICADC, CADC71

DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE POOR: STILL ALIVE AND WELL

Valerie Belew, M. Div., ICADC, CADC Jesus specifically addressed abuse and discrimination against the poor, according to the writings of the New Testament, and while many do not believe the writings to be...

7 comments    life family politics
Sick of Smoking Weed and want to quit?   This page can help you!69

Quit Weed - Learn How to Quit Smoking Weed

Everyone has an opinion about whether or not marijuana is addictive. People who smoke and are not addicted will argue that marijuana isn't addictive, because it isn't for them! Research has shown that...

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