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Harm reduction in opiate and opioid users
Top 10 popular approaches in harm reduction for opiates. Also, a description of the harms of opiate and opioid use taken from the book, “Harm Reduction: Pragmatic Strategies for Managing High Risk Behaviors”. Your opiate harm reduction questions are welcomed at the end.
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College drug use statistics
Where can you find the most up to date college drug use statistics? Top 5 sources here.
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Family support for drug addicts – How to support an addict in recovery
Family can support drug addicts in recovery. Mainly through encouragement and interest. Tips for family support for drug addicts here.
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Why do kids do drugs?
Kids do drugs because they do not love themselves. What can parents do about it? More here.
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Coping with urges and cravings
Based on psychological research, we present five effective ways to cope with urges and cravings from SMART Recovery. Say NO to urges and cravings by starting here.
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Signs my kid is on drugs
Is your kid possibly using drugs? If you suspect drug use, it’s most likely the case. Signs your kid is on drugs, and a call to action for parents here.
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Illegal drugs in Africa
We outline why fighting illegal drug supply in Africa is so challenging. Dr. Peter Ndege gives his insight on illegal drugs and drug trafficking in Africa here.
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Dealing with grief to prevent drug abuse and misuse
No matter your age, the death of a loved one can trigger intense emotions of loss and grief. Grief and loss can even trigger drug abuse and misuse. Learn why dealing with grief is important and evaluate 5 coping skills for grief here.
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Narcotics unit police officer: “Visual arts can create social change”
We speak with artist Ralph Irby about why he depicts men, women and children in times of struggle. And how his art has helped heal and connect him with the addicts he’s worked with in Norfolk, VA. Plus, he gives us some ideas of how art can help police officers get better at their jobs and how drug treatment programs are preferred to prisons. More on art, addiction & law enforcement here.
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Top 10 street slang terms for money (buying or selling drugs)
If your child or loved one uses any of these words, you’ll know that they’re buying or selling drugs.
Thursday May 17th 2012
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- Drug Abuse
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- Internet Addiction
- Prescription Drug Abuse
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