Winning Essay for Recovery Month 2010
Congratulations to Afeefa A. the winner of our Student Essay Contest! She and her family were treated to 4 luxury tickets to see the Miami Heat play at American Airlines Arena on November 9th (SEE PICS...
View ArticleNative American Healing
Native Americans are known for their natural healing and their holistic remedies. One way some tribes have begun to heal their own who suffer from alcoholism is to use Peyote, which is deemed an...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana
What if marijuana was legal? The marijuana debate has many people wondering the answer to that question. People are very polarized on the topic, and both sides think they can predict what would happen...
View ArticleTeens Abuse Household Substances To Get High
Teens have a history of trying risky behavior, partly because they are learning about life and trying to find their way in the world. Often times, this spreading of their wings is not harmful....
View ArticleThe History of Cocaine
One of the most widely used illegal drugs in the United States is cocaine, and like many other drugs, it comes from a plant that has been used for thousands of years in other parts of the world....
View ArticleThe History of Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most renowned organizations that exist to help individuals recover from alcoholism. Millions have benefited from the programs and weekly meetings, and AA has...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Alcoholic Loved One into Treatment
Most of us can identify at least one person in our life that we care about that suffers from alcoholism. Many of us even live with or see an alcoholic on a daily basis. If you’ve identified someone...
View ArticleAdolescents and Dangerous Behaviors
Now that it’s summer, do you know what your kids are up to? With more free time on their hands, and possibly less supervision from parents, this is the time when many teens first start experimenting...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of Jim Bevell – Schuler Tragedy and Accountability
Anyone who isn’t familiar with Diane Schuler at this point is either trying to avoid current events or is as oblivious as her husband. To bring everyone up to speed, Diane Schuler is the 36 year-old...
View ArticleAbusing Animal Drugs
Some people will do anything to get high, including stealing and taking animal medications. Veterinary clinics have been broken into throughout recent years for their stocks of medications, by...
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