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Karen Hadley in National News
February 21, 2023

Powerfully Dangerous Meth Linked to Homelessness and Mental Illness

Reports from across America testify to the catastrophic effects of a new form of methamphetamine that is driving some people into mental institutions and others into homeless encampments.

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Julie in Drug Addiction
June 16, 2021

When It Comes to Addiction, the Words We Say, Matter

Words have power; they can inspire and heal, or they can hurt and destroy, so let's chose our words wisely.

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Karen Hadley in Recovery
April 22, 2020

Why a Change of Environment is an Important Tool in Maintaining Sobriety

For some people, returning to their usual environments after completing rehab can be a serious mistake. A change of environment can be just the therapy some people need to succeed in their new sober lives.

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Ren in Dealing with Addiction
July 29, 2018

Mental Health and Drug Abuse

This is probably the most debated subject in the field of drug use and alcoholism. It is extremely controversial, and people rarely see eye to eye on it. And in just a few paragraphs we are going to crack this wide open.

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Ren in Effects on children
April 27, 2018

Is Drug Abuse Hereditary?

Here we have what might be one of the oldest debates on the subject of drug abuse and alcohol addiction. Is drug abuse hereditary? Is alcoholism hereditary? Why do some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol and others do not? What is the critical factor or factors here? Is it genetics?

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