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Substance Misuse: What You Need to Know
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Understanding Substance Misuse and Addiction Disorders
Most of us will try one or more mind-altering substances at some point in our lives,...
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How to Manage Drug or Alcohol Issues
Experimenting with alcohol or recreational drugs is common for teens and young adults. It...
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How Do I Know If I Have a Drinking Problem?
By Peg Rosen If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably a little concerned about...
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I’m Worried About My Drinking. Do I Have to Stop Entirely?
By Peg Rosen Like a lot of things in life, the answer to whether you should stop drinking...
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How Do I Get Help With Drinking Too Much?
By Peg Rosen You don’t have to say—or believe—you are an alcoholic to get help....
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How Do I Tell My Parents I Might Have a Drinking Problem?
By Peg Rosen It’s hard to share not-great news with your parents or caregivers, whether...
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Is Binge Drinking That Bad?
By Peg Rosen Binge drinking is so common—especially on college campuses—that it can...
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10 Steps to Cut Back On Drinking
By Peg Rosen Drinking can creep up on you. It might start as a weekend thing. Maybe you...
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How Are Problems With Alcohol Treated?
By Peg Rosen Experts don’t use the terms “alcoholic” or “alcoholism” anymore....
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Understanding the Mental Health and Drinking Connection
By Peg Rosen For many of us, drinking alcohol socially can lighten our mood, reduce the...
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10 Ways to Get Through the Holidays Sober
By Peg Rosen The holidays can challenge your decision not to drink. You’re off your...
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Recognizing the Signs of an Opioid Addiction
By Peg Rosen Opioids are a family of drugs that are made from or mimic natural substances...
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How to Stay Safe and Practice Harm Reduction If You Use...
By Peg Rosen Opioids can be dangerous and potentially deadly, but, if you are using them,...
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Navigating Substance Misuse Treatment for Opioid Use
By Peg Rosen Quitting opioids is one of the most positive changes you’ll make in your...
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Naloxone 101: How to Use It to Save Lives From Opioid...
By Peg Rosen You’ve probably heard of naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan....
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Is Someone You Know Using Opioids? What to Look For
By Peg Rosen If you’re worried someone you care about is using opioids, there are some...
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Fentanyl Facts: What You Should Know and How to Stay Safe
By Peg Rosen There’s a lot of talk about fentanyl these days. People are talking for...