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Teen Rehab for Marijuana Addiction
One of the most popular substances to use is marijuana. While marijuana is becoming legal in different parts of the country, it’s important to remember that it is still a drug. Thus, it is possible...


Alcohol and Fat Metabolism
After coasting through the holidays, you may not have recognized the number on the electronic scale in your bathroom this morning. Alcohol and fat metabolism affect one another, but alcohol’s effects...


How to Pay for Rehab
If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may wonder how to pay for rehab. You may also be wondering does insurance cover rehab. Having such questions is normal as most people believe...


How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?
You’ve been scheduled for a drug test and you ask yourself, how long does Xanax stay in your urine? You may be surprised to find out that Xanax (or any benzo for that matter) is only detectable in...


Warning Signs of Alcoholism
You wake up on the floor of your bathroom, after blacking out from the party the night before. The warning signs of alcoholism have made themselves known. Alcohol is one of the most popular...


Here’s What You Should Ask Before Dating a Recovering Addict
A person might feel unsure about being in a relationship with a recovering drug addict. While it’s normal to feel uncertain about committing, there are a few things to keep in mind. A person may feel...


10 Signs Your Liver is Detoxing from Alcohol
The liver is the major organ involved in eliminating toxins from the body. When a person stops drinking, he or she experiences some physical and emotional effects. Therefore, it is essential to...


7 Effects of Drug Addiction On Family Members
Drug addiction is something that affects not only the addicted individual but their family/friends as well. There are serious effects of drug addiction on family members. It is not easy seeing a...


Developing Coping Skills for Substance Abuse Recovery
Completing drug addiction treatment does not always guarantee success. In fact, a large number of people who battle these problems suffer relapses. Indeed, this is a part of the cycle of addiction....