Author Archives: Louise Savoie
What Causes Substance Abuse Problems in Teens?
Teenage years are one of the most difficult. Teenagers are often bombarded with the pressures of maintaining good grades and social life while figuring out what they want to do as adults. Hence, it’s not uncommon for teens to struggle with...
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Is Your Loved One Struggling with Drug Addiction?
Recognizing the signs of addiction will help you take a closer look at a potential problem and provide help to your loved ones as early as possible. Most individuals struggling with addiction may find it hard to admit that they have a problem....
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Tips to Help a Loved One Cope with Substance Abuse
According to research, about 5.8% of American adults were dependent on alcohol, and more than 11.7% were reported using an illicit drug. Even in a loving family or community, addiction can still happen. Family members play an important role in...
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How to Get Support for Drug Addiction
Behavioral psychology found out that addiction can be detrimental if they face it alone and often linked to psychological problems. They likely go through remission if they don't have the right support from the family and community. ...
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Strategies to Stay Connected While Socially Distancing
Being distant from our friends and other support systems in the time of coronavirus can be difficult especially to someone who suffers from addiction. Social isolation can be sly and can likely switch to their addiction. However, it is...
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How Methamphetamine Destroys the Body
Meth is one of the most abused drugs in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that there are about 1 million people who are suffering from meth abuse disorders in the United States. It’s a serious situation that...
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