7 Criteria For Substance Use Disorder

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

Marijuana Addiction Is Real

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

DEA Releases Full List Of Drug Slang For 2017

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Intelligence Report has released the 2017 drug slang list, or drug slang code words, for law enforcement, community officials, and the public. This list could help you identify drug abuse and drug sales in your community.

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DEA Releases Full List Of Drug Slang For 2017

Self-Sabotage: 5 Easy Ways To Ruin Your Recovery

It is often said that recovery “works if you work it”. But what about the people who can’t seem to figure out why they, or their loved one, can’t stay sober after addiction treatment?

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 Self-Sabotage: 5 Easy Ways To Ruin Your Recovery

Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect

Some people experience withdrawal because of abuse or addiction to the medication, while others may have just been on it a little longer and their body became dependent. While there is a fine line between dependence and addiction, the difference could be defined by people who are able to stop using after withdrawal, and those who find it difficult/impossible to not return to using. 

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Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect

The Watershed Facebook Live Video: Julius P., Alumni & Staff

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

Opioid Addiction Statistics: America’s Epidemic

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

China Bans Fentanyl, Could It Help America? | Synthetic Opioids

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

Drug Overdose Spike In Louisville, KY: 151 OD Calls In 4 Days

Louisville, Kentucky had a major spike in drug overdose calls within four days – 151 calls to be exact.


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Drug Overdose Spike In Louisville, KY: 151 OD Calls In 4 Days

How To Tell If Someone Is On Drugs | Signs & Symptoms

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

How To Tell If Someone Is On Drugs | Signs & 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

NIDA: National Drug And Alcohol Facts Week 2017

National Insitute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDFW) in hopes to raise awareness and educate people about the myths associated with drug use and alcohol. 

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NIDA: National Drug And Alcohol Facts Week 2017

Is My Kid On Drugs? Take The Quiz Now

It’s every parent’s nightmare: having to ask yourself “Is my kid on drugs?” If you start suspecting that something is not right, it’s important to act immediately. No mom, dad or guardian needs to live in that fear, which is why this short quiz was created for parents just like you.

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 Is My Kid On Drugs? Take The Quiz Now

Sober Homes Task Force: More Arrest Made For Patient Brokering In FL

Palm Beach County, Fl – As part of an ongoing effort to manage Palm Beach County’s growing addiction crisis, the recently established Sober Homes Task Force has made its fifth arrest.

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 Sober Homes Task Force: More Arrest Made For Patient Brokering In FL

Florida Amendment 2: Medical Marijuana Approved

On November 8th, Florida voted Yes on Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana during this year’s election. What does it mean now that Florida Amendment 2 has passed? 

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 Florida Amendment 2: Medical Marijuana Approved

Trigger Warning and Mental Health Protection

A “trigger warning,” as its come to be known, is an advance warning to readers or viewers that they may find proceeding material distressing or disturbing.

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 Trigger Warning and Mental Health Protection

Cleveland Browns’ Josh Gordon Enters Inpatient Rehab

Less than a week before his return from a four-game suspension for violating substance abuse policies, football star Josh Gordon has voluntarily checked into an inpatient rehab facility.

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Cleveland Browns’ Josh Gordon Enters Inpatient Rehab