When it comes to dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, the ongoing support of friends and family is every bit as important as identifying the problem and signing up for treatment. That’s the sentiment of James Patterson, executive director of Right Step Conroe – an intensive outpatient treatment facility that is part of the nationally [...]

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There was an interesting study recently done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University regarding social media and its influence on adolescents. Please click on the following link  for more information.  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2011-national-teen-survey-finds-teens-regularly-using-socialnetworking-sites-likelier-to-smoke-drink-use-drugs-128295633.html

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In the last few weeks, two very famous and influential women passed: Betty Ford, wife of former President Gerald Ford and founder of the Betty Ford Center, and Amy Winehouse, an influential British singer known for her unique combination of soul, jazz, and R&B. These two women achieved fame and recognition in different arenas–Betty Ford [...]

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Cocaine, undisputedly one of the most addictive street drugs, is derived from the coca plant. The addictive power of cocaine can be illustrated by the fact that nearly 25 million Americans report having used cocaine at least once. While one of the most commonly abused drugs, the myths about  cocaine abuse are varied. Below are [...]

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Mike Starr, former bassist for Alice In Chains, passed away on March 8, 2011. Some media outlets reported that it related to his struggles with the disease of addiction. While the cause of death has not yet been determined, it is clear that Starr endured a long battle with the disease of addiction, attempting several [...]

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Fall is in the air!  The warm days of summer are leaving us and the holidays are upon us.  The holidays bring us together with friends and family and can be a joyous time. For people early in addiction recovery, the holidays can be a very stressful and difficult time.  There are parties and dinners [...]

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The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Everyone knows that living as a drug addict or an alcoholic is not a desirable, positive lifestyle. However, many people believe  using drugs and drinking alcohol is fine as long as you don’t take it to the extreme. Having a balanced view of life and [...]

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A recent issue of the Men’s Health Magazine compiled a list of the most drunk cities and the most sober cities in the US.  The “drunkest cites” list was compiled from the death rates from alcoholic liver disease, drunk driving car crashes, frequency of binge-drinking in the past month, number of DUI arrests, and severity [...]

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How much money would you say you spend on something like coffee? My boyfriend used to be an ardent coffee drinker. One day, we were talking about ways in which to save money and I brought up the fact that he consumed so much coffee. Whether or not it was the direct result of our [...]

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