Gina B. NA Speaker “Drug Addiction Recovery” 12-Step Recovery

Gina B. NA Speaker “Drug Addiction Recovery” 12-Step Recovery – “Narcotics Anonymous (NA) describes itself as a “fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem” following the Twelve Steps…

Stress & Addiction: Research Identifies How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse

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Recent research from Brown University could pave the way for new methods of treatment for those recovering from addiction. Researchers identified an exact brain region in rats where the neural steps leading to drug relapse take place, allowing them to …
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'Miracle' spurs parents to help others fight drug abuse

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We want parents to take the blinders off and let them know if your child is using drugs. Even though there is trouble, there is hope.” The White House drug office reports that a major cause of addiction and drug overdoses is prescription drugs. Some …
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Identifying and Protecting Your Kids from Early Drug Use

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Drug and alcohol exposure is especially dangerous during the growth years because it primes the brain for addiction. Scientific research has shown that the earlier a person is exposed to drugs or alcohol, the greater the likelihood he/she has of …
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