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Drug and alcohol use are common but can lead to addiction, which requires treatment to overcome. Read more about substance use and addiction here.

drug addiction consequences - woman hiding her face - calley recovery center
05
Feb

Drug Addiction Consequences

Life is about choices and consequences. We make a choice – we deal with the consequence. When considering drug addiction consequences there is more to it than “choice”.For most of us, we make healthy choices with a few ‘not so healthy’ sprinkled throughout our lifetime. For the addict trapped in their disease, using comes with...
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Personality Changes in An Addict, Addiction Can Change Your Personality, Personality Changes and Addiction, personality changes with drug dependency - depressed girl
17
Dec

Personality Changes with Drug Dependency

The signs of drug use and dependency can often be overlooked by parents.As a child grows into adulthood, there may be many personality changes. Some behaviors such as emotional outbursts, having a bad attitude, sleeping a lot, and simply not listening to our rules we often understand or accept as “normal” teenage behavior. Different drugs...
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ther heroin crisis act - cooking heroin
16
Dec

The Heroin Crisis Act

Heroin addiction has become an epidemic across the United States.According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), heroin addiction and overdose deaths have climbed 286% from 2002 to 2015. Part of the reason for this is the crack down on prescription pain medications. Individuals addicted to pain meds that cannot obtain them...
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chemical dependency versus substance abuse - addiction - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
10
Dec

Chemical Dependency versus Substance Abuse

The line between chemical dependency versus substance abuse is very fine.These are just a few of the many consequences associated with substance abuse. Addiction, which is also called substance dependence by the American Psychiatric Association, is defined as a “maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.” (4th ed., text rev.;...
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social acceptance of drug abuse - watching television - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
19
Nov

Social Acceptance of Drug Use

The term “social” can be described as seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly, gregarious. Unfortunately, nothing could be more further from the truth as it relates to the use of drugs. Social acceptance of drug use is a very serious problem in our society.Reality television sensationalism and the detachment of reality in social...
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social media and substance abuse - social media drug - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
13
Nov

Social Media and Substance Abuse

Social Media has introduced us to a new life, and within that life is the misinformation, acceptance and glamorization of substance abuse and alcohol.Technology has completely changed the way we socialize, especially the younger generations. The statistics connecting social media and substance abuse is astounding. According to the 2011 National Teen Survey, “American teens ages...
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signs of substance abuse in a loved one - Fair Oaks Recovery Center - stop addiction
29
Oct

Signs of Substance Abuse in a Loved One

If you think someone you love may be involved with drugs or alcohol, there could be some things to look for.With the wide range of different street drugs available, it’s often difficult to recognize the signs of substance abuse in a love one.
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closeup of handcuffs and a judge's gavel - DUI or DWI
02
Sep

Is a DUI or DWI a Sign of Addiction?

Is being charged with a DUI or DWI a sign of addiction?The charge of a DUI or DWI can definitely bring on devastating consequences. From depleting you financially, having your driver’s license suspended or revoked, to the social embarrassment, driving while under the influence can wreak havoc on you and your loved ones life. It’s’...
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why do we try drugs - why - post it note - Fair Oaks Recovery Center
02
Sep

Why do we try drugs?

In today’s society, the dangers of drug abuse are well known and widely discussed. It’s talked about everywhere from schools to TV to social media platforms. From an early age we are taught that drugs are bad and will, ultimately, only have a negative affect on our lives. So why do we try drugs? One...
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picture of one young adult giving prescription drugs to another - acceptance of drugs in our culture - Fair Oaks Recovery Center of california - sacramento california drug rehab center - drug and alcohol addiction treatment and detox center
21
Jul

Acceptance of Drugs in Our Culture

In many ways, the United States is known as the land of excess. We make cheesy pizzas with hot dogs in the crust, we clamor for decadent iced coffees with the calorie content of an entire meal. We are consumed by excess of food, money, clothes, cars, and technology. And when it comes to drugs...
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