Reflections, prayers, and meditations for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs.
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Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug of abuse. Once having tried cocaine, a user cannot predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug.
Temperatures are setting records in many areas this summer, which means it is simply hot as blazes outside. Thanks to visitors to the About.com Alcoholism site, you and your guests can cool off with a variety of refreshing drinks, none of which contain any alcohol. Read their recipes and add your own! Read more...Related Information:
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Many alcoholics and addicts have problems dealing with anger appropriately. Unfortunately, anger can be a big relapse trigger, so learning how to manage natural feelings of anger when they arise is a key part of learning to live life clean and sober. Read more...Maintaining Sobriety:
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You may think that is a no-brainer, that teens who are religious are less likely to drink and drug compared to those who are not involved in religion, but what may surprise you is just how much difference it makes. Research shows that getting involved in church can make a huge difference in a teen's life. Read more...Related Information:
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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.
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