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Cocaine and Crack

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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.

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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?

Friday November 27, 2009
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:

Planning a Safe Holiday Season

Thursday November 26, 2009
The Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the most dangerous time of the year on U.S. Highways and Thanksgiving weekend is the most dangerous of all. In past years, there have been more alcohol-related traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend than any other weekend during the year in the United States, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day combined. Read more...

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Marijuana Maintenance - The Dangers

Thursday November 26, 2009
People who are trying to quit drinking who smoke marijuana as a substitute for alcohol are said to be on the Marijuana Maintenance Program. They argue that smoking pot is less harmful that continuing to drink heavily. But smoking marijuana has its own drawbacks. Read more...

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Tips For Cutting Down

Wednesday November 25, 2009
If you are currently drinking more than the recommended guidelines, any change that you make, even small changes, can help you reduce the harm that alcohol can cause. Here are some tips that may be helpful in trying to cut back on your drinking. Read more...

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