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Grieving an Overdose Death: Who Am I Now? The Transformative Power of Grief
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The Importance of Considering Culture (and Questioning ‘Truth’) in Addiction Treatment
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Grieving a Loved One Lost to Addiction: Silent No More
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Can Oregon’s New Drug Laws Set the Standard for Sentencing and Enforcement?
Will Oregon start the beginning of the end of the “War on Drugs?” I think so. Here is why. ...
My child has psychological problems: Parenting Through the Storm BOOK REVIEW
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Recovery Vs. Stigma: Can the Surgeon General’s Report on Addiction Create Lasting Change?
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Addiction Treatment Barriers in the LGBT Community
The LGBT community faces some unique barriers to getting treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. If these barriers are ...
The Future of America’s Opiate Crisis: 8 Ways to Address the Problem
How did we get here? Where will the opiate crisis likely lead? Here, we review what government can do to reduce and com ...
How to help a friend or loved one overcome the stigma of opioid addiction
Addicts can be hard on themselves...let alone society! Learn what you should do for your friend or family member when t ...