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Alcohol and Cancer Risk

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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.

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Do You Know the Steps Leading to Relapse?

Thursday June 20, 2013
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...

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What Are Your Biggest Relapse Triggers?

Wednesday June 19, 2013
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...

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Basic Facts About the Drug Ecstasy (MDMA)

Tuesday June 18, 2013
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.

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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?

Saturday June 15, 2013
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. Questions for Families:

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