substance abuse

4 Ways To Be More Considerate Of Sober People During The Holidays

Hosting a gathering this season? Here's how to make it more comfortable for those who don't drink or who are in recovery.
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I’m Regular Sober — Here’s How I Feel About Demi Lovato Being 'California Sober'

“I’m not willing to risk my sobriety, because I don’t know what might awaken that monster that kept me from my kids.”
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7 Red Flags Your Holiday Drinking Habits Are A Sign Of A Bigger Issue

Can your cocktail consumption during the festive season actually indicate a problem with alcohol? Here's how to tell.
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When Trump Went After Hunter Biden For His Addiction, He Went After Me Too

Stigmatizing addiction kills addicts.
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This Is What It's Really Like To Go Through Opiate Withdrawal

"Opiate withdrawal makes any kind of sensation too much -- too bright, too loud, too scratchy."
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Beneath Las Vegas' Glittering Strip, Homeless People Live In Storm Tunnels

In America's gambling capital desperate people are seeking refuge in the network of tunnels running under the city.
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Trump's New Substance Abuse Website Pretends Obamacare Doesn't Exist

FindTreatment.gov is supposed to be a resource for people seeking treatment for addiction. It leaves out some key facts.
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This Is What It's Like To Be A Teacher At A 'Sober' High School

Our school is the last hope in this city for teenagers who want to get a diploma and find their way out of poverty and abuse.
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William Barr: Our Less Christian Society Is To Blame For Mental Illness And Drug Abuse

"Judeo-Christian moral standards are like God’s instruction manual for ... the best operation for human society," said the attorney general.
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Trump's War On Obamacare Is Also A War On Opioid Treatment

Undermining Medicaid would gut substance abuse programs and leave clinics struggling for funds.
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