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Understanding Drug and Alcohol Addiction, sad man in a hoodie cutting lines of cocaine on a table at home - cocaine addiction

Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

With all the focus on opioid addiction in the past decade, it might appear that...
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Finding Connections in Sober Living

Once you’ve made the decision to be sober and free from chemical dependency, it’s almost...
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How to Be the Life of the Party Without Drugs or Alcohol

Many people in early recovery wonder if they can still have fun without drugs or...
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What Is Mindfulness, and How Can It Help You?

Without a doubt, there are days when too many thoughts zoom through our brains at...
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The Dangers of Club Drugs and When to Get Treatment

Some people have never heard of club drugs, much less taken them, but it’s important...
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Can Willpower Alone Help You Get Sober?

One of the most common misconceptions about addiction is that anyone should be able to...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service—And Looking Ahead to Many More

A spirit of service has animated the work of Willingway since its founding in 1971....
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Understanding Clonazepam Withdrawal and Treatment

Clonazepam—also referred to by the brand name Klonopin—is a central nervous system depressant often prescribed...
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Vance A. Raham - Medical Director at Willingway

Addiction Treatment for Veterans By Veterans: Interview With Vance Raham

Military veterans and active service members put their lives on the line for the benefit...
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Ativan Facts and Treatment

Ativan is a prescription medication frequently given to patients to induce a calming or tranquilizing...
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