As a single parent, you face a huge burden of stress and responsibility that many other people simply don’t have to face. You are likely solely responsible for caring for one or more children, in addition to earning income, keeping house, and cooking meals. While being a single parent can be rewarding, the high
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When speaking about addiction, drugs and alcohol usually accompanies the discussion. But, are drugs and alcohol the only substances that can be addicting? Are there other substances not categorized as drugs and alcohol that can be addicting? Also, can certain behaviors be addicting as well? Here is a top list of the
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Employers often look at what employees do outside of work hours as their own business. They tend to avoid getting too personally involved with employee behaviors as long as they are able to do their jobs. For this reason, many employers look the other way if they suspect an alcohol or drug problem if
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Adderall is one of the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs in the USA, with studies showing that nearly 40 million prescriptions are written every year. The drug is also one of the most abused drugs in the USA, popular with students and professionals who use it to boost concentration and energy. Adderall combines amphetamines
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Substance abuse affects more than 24.6 million Americans, or roughly some 9.4% of the total adult population. Of these, a significant portion are part of a working family, and may have spouses, children, or close-knit family systems in which relatives including parents and grandparents rely on them or live in the home.
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Opiate addiction is a serious problem, one that is increasing every day in certain areas. Access to opiates is often unlimited and affordable. Anyone who is addicted to an opioid knows how difficult it is to break the addiction and get help. The severity of withdrawal leads users back to the drug, but detoxification
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Did you ever notice that some people can use alcohol and drugs moderately while others can’t seem to stop? I am one of the people who can’t seem to stop, and it used to make me angry and frustrated. I have since learned that I have an addictive personality. What is an addictive personality?
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Watching someone lose themselves to the depths of an addiction is one of the hardest things anyone will ever have to face, and watching your spouse is even harder. Addicts lose their sense of self to their addiction, and whether they’re taking prescription medication, hard drugs, or drinking, it will take a toll on
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Increased productivity, maximum efficiency, and knife-like focus. Whether it be success in academics, your career, or a side-project, they all require a certain amount of mental investment. At times, it is difficult for our brain to keep up, and some rely on the use of medication like adderall to get the job done. Adderall
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It’s a tough question for many people to definitively answer, but one that has been around for centuries. This article will discuss both arguments. Up until recently, the general public opinion of addiction was that it was a choice made by weak-minded people. Let’s review the choice argument first. The Big Debate Choice proponents
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