The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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How Harmful is Tylenol with Codeine: Substance Abuse

How Harmful Is Tylenol With Codeine: Substance Abuse Tylenol is one of the most well-known brands of acetaminophen, a common medication used to treat fevers and mild to moderate pain….

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Helping Those Who Need Help Before It’s Too Late

Help NOW, because there might not be a LATER.

We live in a fast-paced society with busy schedules and minimal free time. We have families and friends that demand our attention, and it’s rare that we get any time to ourselves. Therefore, how can

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