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My daughter or son is an alcoholic: What can I do?
If you suspect your child is an alcoholic, you need to change your traditional parenting tactics. Step-by-step practical ...
How Long Does Cocaine Last?
Cocaine levels peak anywhere from 5-45 minutes after dosing (depending on mode of administration), but metabolites can l ...
What is the difference between Oxycontin and oxycodone?
OxyContin contains oxycodone, but includes a time-release mechanism so that the pain-killing effect lasts longer (meanin ...
The benefits of a drug or alcohol intervention
When faced with withdrawing all familial support, how can you pull off an intervention? Dr. Howard Samuels sheds some li ...
The heroin problem in the United States
Millions of families are affected by heroin addiction. Why is this a growing problem in the U.S. Dr. Howard Samuels weig ...
How to change destructive thinking patterns: BOOK REVIEW
You can change destructive thinking patterns through awareness and practice ... one day at a time. Here, we review the b ...
Is the anonymity of A.A. outdated?
Many addiction recovery advocates are speaking out for recovery. So, is anonmyity helpful or hurtful? We ask questions a ...
Prayer and yoga to stay sober: Yoga 4 Sobriety INTERVIEW
We speak with Gwen R. about the practice of prayer in sobriety. A woman in long term recovery herself, she shares her ex ...
Conscious Contact with God – The Mindful Path of the Spiritually Awakened
Living awake, aware and God conscious is a sure path to spiritual awakening and sober recovery. In this article, danny ...