Reflections, prayers, and meditations for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs.
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Researchers continue to find a link between even moderate alcohol drinking and an increased risk of certain cancers, especially breast cancer and liver cancer. The more you drink, the greater the risk.
A drug or alcohol relapse, sometimes called a "slip," doesn't begin when you pick up a drink or a drug. It is a slow process that begins long before you actually use. There are some very distinct warning signs that gradually lead to the final step. Read more...Related Information:
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What are the triggers that make you want to pick up a drink or use drugs? What situations cause you to start craving a drink? Share your experience with other readers who may be struggling with the same triggers. Read more...More Reader Responses:
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Ecstasy or MDMA is a synthetic, psychoactive (mind-altering) drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. Its chemical structure is similar to two other synthetic drugs, MDA and methamphetamine, which are known to cause brain damage.More About Ecstasy:
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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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