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To beat drug addiction, one must first become aware of why addiction happens and how exactly it can affect our behavior and relationships.

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Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Why Fast Food Isn’t Your Friend In The First Few Months Of Addiction Treatment
Food plays a crucial role in the substance abuse recovery process. Many people who struggle with addiction neglect basic needs, contract infectious diseases, and damage their bodies in other...
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Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Why Quitting Alcohol On Your Own Isn’t Sobering, But Deadly
Quitting “cold turkey” may work for cigarettes and a few other types of addiction, but alcoholism brings an entirely different situation. Alcoholism causes profound effects in the mind and...
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Monday, December 17th, 2018
Why Comfortable Surroundings Set the Stage for Drug Detox Success
Anyone struggling with substance abuse likely dreads the thought of entering detox, no matter how much he or she wants to get clean. Detox often brings to mind images...
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Monday, December 10th, 2018
Deciding When the Time Is Right for an Intervention
If a loved one is struggling with an addiction, it’s difficult to determine whether an intervention is a good idea. While timing may be a concern in some cases,...
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Monday, November 26th, 2018
Why Hitting Rock Bottom Isn’t Helping Addicts in San Francisco
There’s an irony in the concept of tent cities. In Phoenix, Arizona, former Sheriff Joe Arpaio created a tent city to house drug offenders doing time for possession, DUI...
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
The Price We Pay for Drug Addiction on the Streets of San Francisco
Addiction is a widespread problem throughout the United States, but there are many unique challenges facing Californians when it comes to substance abuse. The price of substance abuse is...
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
How to Do Thanksgiving Sober and Survive the Family Drama
Most Americans look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to celebrate with family and friends, but the holidays can be stressful for some, especially those struggling with substance abuse...
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018
When ERs Try to Handle Opioid Addiction and Withdrawal on Their Own
Going to rehab can be costly, and many drug users are too prideful or fearful to admit they have a problem and pursue treatment in the first place. This...
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Deaths: Why San Francisco Pays for Users to Test Their Drugs
The number of opioid-related overdose deaths has increased dramatically over the last several years. One of the main contributing factors to this increase is the greater prevalence of fentanyl,...
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Thursday, September 27th, 2018
What Is the Difference Between Opioid Detox and Methadone/Suboxone Clinics?
As you might be aware, there’s not a strong perception regarding methadone and Suboxone clinics, neither from the medical community nor the general public. Still, many people rely on...
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