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Substance Abuse and Suicide: Take Action Posted on October 19, 2018 12:29 pm PDT

No one can pinpoint what causes suicide for each person struggling with those thoughts, but drug addiction and suicidal tendencies are often found to go...

Relapse Prevention Plan for Families – Infographic Posted on October 16, 2018 11:54 am PDT

Relapse Prevention Guide from Buena Vista Recovery

Drugs and Depression: What to Know Posted on October 12, 2018 12:13 pm PDT

It can be hard to know if you have depression—is it just a bad day, or several? Do your moods shift quickly, or are they...

Tips on Preventing and Treating Prescription Abuse Posted on September 18, 2018 9:17 am PDT

More than six million people in American households abuse prescription drugs.1 Most of those drugs are acquired through friends, family members, or even fraudulent prescriptions....

Thriving in Sobriety: How to Stay on the Right Path Posted on September 14, 2018 10:41 am PDT

The road to recovery is a long and winding journey, one that takes heart, courage, and diligence. Searching for new ways to enjoy life and...

Legitimate or Dependent? School and Adderall Abuse Posted on September 11, 2018 9:14 am PDT

Like all prescription medications, Adderall has a legitimate and important use. For those with ADHD, Adderall can provide the focus that is so often missing...