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Signs You Are Addicted to Marijuana Posted on April 7, 2025 12:06 pm PDT

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost half (45%) of the American population has used it at least once. The numbers also...

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How Meth Affects the Body Posted on January 16, 2023 12:15 pm PDT

Millions of people across the United States struggle with an addiction to crystal meth. Also known as speed, crank, or ice, meth is an incredibly...

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’...

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...

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)....

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How Are Opioids Addictive? Posted on September 16, 2021 11:23 am PDT

With the opioid crisis spreading across the United States, many people find themselves wondering how medication prescribed by a medical doctor can be so addictive...