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Step 3 A Deeper Look At The Twleve Steps

A DEEPER LOOK AT THE 12 STEPS: STEP 3 Posted on June 10, 2022 8:32 am PDT

“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous’...

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7 Side Effects of Nicotine Addiction Posted on May 10, 2022 3:21 am PDT

Effects of Nicotine Addiction Adrenaline Overworks the Circulatory System Brain Chemistry Changes Blood Sugar Regulation Is Disrupted The Brain Reacts to Changes in Blood Flow...

Spotting the Signs of Crack Use and Addiction Posted on March 16, 2022 9:59 am PDT

As of 2017, roughly 3.3% of Americans aged 12 or older reported having used crack cocaine at some point in their lifetime. Unfortunately, this statistic...

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Substance Abuse Statistics for 2020 Reveal Highest Number of Drug Overdoses Posted on February 16, 2022 2:12 am PDT

The release of substance abuse statistics in 2020 revealed that it was the deadliest year in U.S. history; nearly a million people died of overdoses...

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A Parent’s Guide to Drug Smells and Odors Posted on January 16, 2022 8:42 am PDT

A strange new smell in your teen’s room or car or on their clothes might not seem all that important at first, but if you’ve...

Drug Screen Protocols in the Era of Medical Marijuana Posted on December 17, 2021 6:51 am PDT

Thirty-six US states have approved comprehensive medical marijuana programs. Some states only allow the use of hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) with less than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)(1)....