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Residential Inpatient Treatment Programs for Drug Addicts

By Meerston Langdon · 12 years ago

Many people in the United States have a cursory knowledge of substance abuse therapy, but the popular media's portrayal of drug rehab does not depict the average addict's treatment. For the most part, only recovering ...

Beer Games at Parties

By Meerston Langdon · 12 years ago

There has been a huge increase in popularity of beer games over the last few years. Beer is very common in almost every party. It has become the norm in almost every party be it ...

Drug Addiction - Is It a Matter of Choice?

By Meerston Langdon · 12 years ago

Many laypeople still cling to the misconception that addiction is a choice. Even those who understand the neurological basis of this disease are often prejudiced against addicts, treating them as if they were lazy or ...

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatments

By Meerston Langdon · 12 years ago

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS, is a condition which occurs in recovering addicts immediately after the withdrawal of detoxification subsides. The symptoms are both physiological and psychological, and they can linger for months or ...

Marijuana Use in the United States

By Meerston Langdon · 12 years ago

Marijuana abuse has reached epidemic levels in the United States, and the problem is only getting worse. In fact, discussion and controversy regarding marijuana use have become pervasive throughout American society. Congressmen and women continuously ...