Warning: 5 of the Newest Street Drugs

Warning: 5 of the Newest Street Drugs

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Each year we see new drugs come into the country and wreak havoc in our community. We know the name of common drugs like heroin or crack, but some of the newest street drugs are grabbing hold of our loved ones and, at times, killing them. Unfortunately, law enforcement can’t detect many of the newest […]

Top 5 Reasons Why Rehab Improves Your Life

Top 5 Reasons Why Rehab Improves Your Life

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Deciding to go to rehab for a substance abuse disorder is a significant decision that will forever change your life. It’s the beginning of learning to live sober and not depend on any substances. While getting sober is hard work, rehab improves your life in many ways and removes the negative impacts of addiction. Once you […]

Is There Any Amount Of Acceptable Alcohol During Pregnancy?

Is There Any Amount Of Acceptable Alcohol During Pregnancy?

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Future mothers may wonder: is drinking any amount of acceptable alcohol during pregnancy? Studies reveal that 1 in 9 pregnant women reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.1 Despite this being a common practice, there is no amount of acceptable alcohol during pregnancy due to health risks for the child, as we will continue to […]

Real Talk: The Average Lifespan of a Krokodil User?

The Average Lifespan of a Krokodil User

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How long can you use krokodil before you die from an overdose or side effects? Opioids are the deadliest class of drugs in the United States, and krokodil is no different. Generally speaking, the average lifespan of a krokodil user is less than three years. Krokodil is the Russian word for “crocodile.” This name is […]

Ways to Regain Skin Health in Sobriety

Ways to Regain Skin Health in Sobriety

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It is possible to repair your skin health in sobriety. In fact, staying sober will allow you to improve your skin health, in addition to your overall well-being.  It’s fair to say that addiction1 is a powerful disease. Thus, it inevitably comes with a long list of detrimental health consequences. A person on the road […]

How To Rebuild Relationships During And After Rehab

How To Rebuild Broken Relationships During And After Rehab

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Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect you. It affects those you love and admire, and it can destroy the relationships that you value most. For many of those you love, the trauma of walking with you through addiction may have pushed them away or severed connections to the point that you no longer […]

Why Do People Choose Drugs and Alcohol over Their Family?

Why Do People Choose Alcohol and Drugs Over Family?

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If a family member is struggling with addiction to a substance, it can seem like they are choosing drugs or alcohol over their family. Understandably, you may feel frustrated, confused, and angry. It’s difficult to understand why your loved one chooses to isolate rather than get support from the family members who only want the […]

What Does Krokodil Do?

What Does Krokodil Do?

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In 2013, several U.S. news outlets began reporting on the threat of a terrifying drug called krokodil that had made its way from Russia to our shores. One story called this substance “the world’s deadliest drug” 1 and referred to videos that showed its “flesh-eating” properties.” What does krokodil do that makes it so dangerous? […]