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New Tool in the War Against Drugs: Anti-OD Kits

Are Overdose Kits a lifesaving tool or a license to excess?

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Laxative Weight Loss Dangers

Using laxatives to lose weight is ineffective and can cause severe health problems.

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Medical Detox Ensures a Lasting Sobriety

Lasting sobriety is more likely when detox is done in the care of professionals.

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Self-help Success

SAMHSA’s study on self-help groups show they help encourage sobriety.

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Authorities Have Difficulty Catching Drugged Drivers

The number of those driving under the influence of drugs grows, but researchers and law enforcement still find it difficult to track.

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Professionals Luncheon at Alta Mira Focuses on Working with Difficult Clients

Alta Mira Treatment Programs welcomes Roland Williams on the topic of working with difficult clients.

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What Happens When an Addiction Involves Pain to Ease Pain?

Self-injury used as a coping mechanism is an indicator of deep psychological pain that warrants immediate intervention.

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Alta Mira Treatment Center Hosts Family Codependency Workshop

Dual diagnosis treatment center brings Alan Massey to speak in family codependency workshop

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Can Antidepressants be an Addictive Drug?

Despite the rise in prescription medication addiction, new studies show there is no evidence of addiction in antidepressant users.

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Sports and Drinking Advertising can lead to Alcoholism

Alcohol ads and sponsorships lead to dangerous drinking at sporting events study proves.