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When people think of substance abuse or addiction, they rarely consider how the disease impacts women. Confronting addiction or even admitting the disease has taken hold of someone is always a challenge. But when it comes to how addiction impacts women, the disease is even more complex. It’s difficult for many to admit to themselves…
If you’ve already embarked on the road to recovery, trying to remain sober may prove to be difficult. This period can be particularly challenging if you’re just beginning your time in recovery. Relapse can be part of the recovery process for some individuals, but you may not want that to be part of your story.…
The rise in prescription drug abuse by teenagers and adults seems to be in the news more these days. A recent Reuters article has some alarming stats to illustrate the problem. According to the article, federal data shows that overdose deaths fueled by prescription drugs now surpass motor vehicle deaths as the nation’s No. 1…
A government report coming out of the United Kingdom estimates that a single drug addict costs taxpayers more than £800,000 (about $1.569 million) over his or her lifetime. Interestingly enough, a female drug addict was estimated to cost £859,000 (about $1.692 million), while a male user cost slightly less at £827,000 ($1.629). The admittedly conservative…