Not sure if you have a substance use disorder, then take this simple anonymous quiz to find out. Addiction to drugs or alcohol can typically be diagnosed if a person can apply at least 3 of the 7 substance abuse dependence criteria within the same year.
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7 Criteria For Substance Use Disorder
The truth is that pot can be just as addictive and harmful. You may be asking “how or why?” Well, where are going to answer just that. Here are some facts you should know about marijuana addiction.
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Marijuana Addiction Is Real
There is so much information on the internet about addiction and yet there isn’t a lot about recovery – especially how to achieve long-term recovery. Many people who are suffering from drug abuse or alcoholism may be asking themselves, “What if I can’t recover from addiction?”
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What If I Can’t Recover From Addiction?
South Florida’s treatment providers and the surrounding recovery community are under fire. After the recent arrests of several individuals who were running sober home and addiction treatment scams, the reports of rampant insurance fraud, prostitution, and deaths have left a large black mark on an otherwise inspiring community of people in recovery.
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What Is Patient Brokering?
It can be a difficult time for some as we approach Father’s Day, especially when addiction is involved. You may either be struggling with your dad’s addiction, you may be the father of an addict, or you may have lost them all together.
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Happy Father’s Day: Letting Go & Healing
Julius P., a Watershed Alumni and employee, is one of those people. If you haven’t had the chance to watch Watershed Maria and Julius talk real-talk about addiction, recovery, and the solution, then you really need to take a moment and get inspired now.
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The Watershed Facebook Live Video: Julius P., Alumni & Staff
According to the CDC, drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. That means drug related deaths have surpassed car accidents. It is time we start really looking at these opioid addiction statistics and start addressing the real problem – the disease of addiction.
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Opioid Addiction Statistics: America’s Epidemic
Just for today, I will replace I with We and turn over my fears to a power greater than myself.
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#MondayMotivation: Recovery Is About We
With so many options on the web and little information about which centers are legitimate or not, how do you know what program is the best choice for you or someone you love who is suffering from addiction and needs help now?
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How To Find The Best Drug Rehab Program In Florida
Starting March 1, China claims it will be banning the manufacturing and sales of the the addictive and potentially deadly synthetic opioids carfentanil, furanyl fentanyl, acrylfentanyl and valeryl fentanyl, according to a new report via CNN.
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China Bans Fentanyl, Could It Help America? | Synthetic Opioids
How to tell if someone is on drugs can be easily seen through physical and emotional signs and symptoms. The physical signs and symptoms may vary here and there, but there are usually some basic tell-tale signs that people will display when they are on drugs.
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How To Tell If Someone Is On Drugs | Signs & Symptoms
