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Hunter Biden: Cocaine Addiction

Photo: Hunter Biden’s Addiction Upended His Family. Has Your Family Had Similar Woes? | Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times On June 11, 2024, a jury found Hunter Biden guilty of three felony charges...

Alcohol and Sleep Problems

It’s not uncommon to hear someone say that they often have a drink at the end of the day to help them sleep. However, the truth about the connection between alcohol and sleep suggests that...

25 of the Best Sobriety Affirmations

No matter how dedicated or enthusiastic you are about your recovery efforts, there will be times when you experience doubts or even engage in negative self-talk. Sobriety affirmations can help you prevent challenges like these...

Black Tar Heroin: What Exactly is it?

Black tar heroin isn’t nearly as prevalent as the powder version of this drug – but it can be just as powerful, and even more dangerous.  What is Black Tar Heroin? Heroin is a powerful...

The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Drugs

If you’ve ever received a prescription from your doctor, there’s a good chance you were advised not to drink alcohol while taking the medication. Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can be dangerous, because alcohol may...

Pink Cocaine: What is Tucibi?

In 2019, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime issued a warning about an emerging threat called pink cocaine, or tucibi. This dangerous, misleadingly named substance has now made its way to the U.S.,...

THC Detox: What to Expect

Contrary to an unfortunately persistent myth, you can become addicted to marijuana. When you then try to stop using the drug, a variety of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms can prevent you from doing so. If you...

Understanding Chemical Dependency

Chemical dependency and addiction are often used interchangeably. However, even though these terms share many similarities, there are also some important distinctions between them. What Does Chemical Dependency Mean? Chemical dependency refers to the physical...

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System For?

How long does meth stay in your system? Once your body has eliminated the drug, can you still test positive on a drug screen? What types of physical and psychological harm can meth use cause?...