Monthly Archives: September 2008

Why Smoking Bans help reduce Binge Drinking

Smoking tobacco has numerous health risks, but rarely do you hear about how smoking impacts the amount of alcohol a person drinks. Reuters recently reported on a study that appeared in the scientific journal, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, which … Continue reading

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A Gathering of Young People in Recovery

This past weekend, from September 12th to September 14th, the residents of Gatehouse Academy were part of a special “Gathering of Young People in Recovery”. The event was a huge success, but you don’t have to take my word for … Continue reading

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Do Teens Head into Addiction when they go Back to School?

For me, drugs and alcohol were a big part of the pressures of high school, because drug abuse was a real problem for the youth in my community. When I say that people get this idea that I lived in … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Options in Long-term Drug Rehab Programs

Becoming a resident at a long-term drug and alcohol treatment center is a life-changing process; but, at the same time, you don’t have to let drug rehab change your personality. Addiction treatment centers are realizing the importance of providing vegetarian … Continue reading

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What Drugs show up in a Urine Test

First, it’s important to know that there are several different kinds of urine tests. A traditional urine test, or urinalysis, will check to see if you are healthy and will only reveal any health problems or complications you might have. … Continue reading

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Get Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment during National Addiction Recovery Month

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It’s a time to educate and inform people about the benefits of alcohol and drug rehab programs, and it is the perfect time for people who are suffering from addiction to … Continue reading

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What do the Top Rated Drug Rehab Programs have in Common?

The nation’s best drug rehabilitation centers have programs in place that not only have high success rates, but more than that they empower people to make lifelong positive changes to regain control of their lives. How does a drug rehab … Continue reading

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CDC Study Reveals Alcoholism Deaths on the Rise in Native Communities

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 12 percent of deaths were related to alcohol abuse for American Indians and Alaskan Natives during the timeframe from 2001 and 2005. This news is particularly distressing, since the national … Continue reading

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