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The Cost of Rehab Pales in Comparison to Losses from Drug-Related Crime
Drug use is estimated to cost $6,120 per second in the U.S. In the time it took you to read that sentence, more than $12,000 vanished in lost productivity, criminal justice costs and drug-related...
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Lipstick & Liquor : Documentary Thursday June 20th
A documentary that delves into the growing rise of alcohol abuse among American women and their paths of recovery STUDIO MOVIE GRILL ~ Lewisville I35 & Corporate Drive Thursday, June 20th Doors...
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An Interview with Vicki Piper, Program Counselor
Vicki serving ice cream to a client during an event. Over 17 years ago, Vicki Piper made a decision that changed the rest of her life: She went to rehab. She met with a therapist; she worked the 12...
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An Interview with Terri Edwards, Executive Director Austin Region
There comes a point in many people’s recovery journey when they just “need a dose of Terri.” They need someone who cares unconditionally, who won’t be repelled by their anger or give up on them even in...
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Underestimating Alcohol Consumption Can Be Risky
According to the Department of Health in the United Kingdom, citizens there who drink alcohol may be wrong about how much they are consuming. A new British survey finds that drinkers could be off by as...
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Could Your Teen Be an Alcoholic?
Alcohol is the substance most frequently abused by teenagers in America. According to medical reports, 14 percent of teens admit to having been drunk at least once in the past 12 months. Eight percent...
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What Are the Effects of Alcohol on a Growing Teen?
Despite the fact that statistics in recent years show that teenage drinking has decreased, it is still a significant problem among young people. Alcohol is the most frequently abused substance by...
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Love, Sex Addiction at Root of Many Substance Use Disorders
Adriana knew deep down she had a drinking problem but didn’t know exactly how it had gotten so bad. She had liked drinking since high school, but for a long time, she could take it or leave it. It had...
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How Does Binge Drinking Damage the Liver?
Anyone who regularly consumes alcohol in excessive amounts can eventually develop moderate, severe or even life-threatening degrees of liver damage. Researchers are well aware that long-term heavy...
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Women in the Military Drink Less Than Civilian Women, Study Finds
In the U.S., military service is linked with increased risks for substance abuse related to the consumption of alcohol and prescription medications. Risks are especially high in servicemen and...
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