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Drug Testing: How Urine Samples Turn Into Big Business

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

Who knew that substance abuse would create a hot, new commodity for the American market? No, it’s not a new drug. The latest money-maker in addiction treatment circles is “liquid gold.” With outlandish markups and more than a few...

Do You Drink Or Use to Repress Your Rage?

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 April Smith 3 minute read

Women in general are trained not to show anger – Southern women especially. I grew up in the South in the Reagan years, the daughter of a divorced mom. I was close to my dad, step-mother, step-brother, and grandparents....

Volvo Refuses to Hire Worker Legally Taking Suboxone

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

Michael Files was eager to begin his new job at Volvo. On the day he arrived for orientation, he didn’t receive a new employee welcome packet. Instead, Files was told the company had “changed its mind” about hiring him....

Inspirational Quotes to Help You Overcome Addiction

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 3 minute read

Sometimes, the right words can supply us with the inspiration and strength we desperately need. And let’s be honest, inspiration and strength are two vital ingredients for anyone who’s considering sobriety. On a personal level, I know inspirational quotes...

What Can You Offer an Estranged and Addicted Parent?

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 3 minute read

Being in recovery is hard. Being in recovery and dealing with a parent in active addiction can be even harder. While highly functional during my struggle with substance abuse, I had the emotional age and literacy of a child....

Exposing the Restaurant Industry’s Deadly Secrets

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

You’re sitting in a busy restaurant, eager to eat a delicious dinner. Servers are bustling about, taking orders, filling drinks, and delivering food. Everything seems normal, but there’s something going on behind the scenes…secret activities that have absolutely nothing...

I’m Getting Sober With My Girlfriend

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 April Smith 2 minute read

Pat’s girlfriend, Rachel, was coming home from rehab in a week. Up to this point, he’d been a lifelong drinker. The son of an Irish man from the Bronx with a serious drinking problem, Pat grew up with the problems...

A Personal Reflection on Why I Used Drugs

Drug Abuse

November 4th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 3 minute read

I started smoking at ten years old, sneaking cigarettes outside the school gates with older kids that I was desperate to impress. By the age of twelve, I was drinking and smoking marijuana with older teens in the village...

NIAAA Study Shows Impact of Drinking Before Conception

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

We’ve all heard about the extensive damage that can occur to a fetus when a mother is drinking alcohol during her pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), complications can include miscarriage, stillbirth, plus a...

More Than Just a Doctor: How GP’s Can Help You Get Clean

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

When you think of recovery resources, what comes to mind? A therapist? Support groups? A sponsor? Family and friends? These are all great sources of support, but you might be overlooking another individual who can provide significant assistance: your...

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