According to the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap (CATG) initiative, more than 23.5 million people in America are addicted to drugs and alcohol. This figure works out to about one in every 10 people in the country. The number of people affected by addiction is on the rise, and all of them can benefit from…
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The New Year and holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year on the country’s highways and according to the AAA, 93.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more between December 22 and January 1, 2013. During the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day, more people are likely to die…
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More Americans overindulge in alcohol this week than any other time. So what can you do to not fall victim to the dreaded holiday over-indulgence syndrome? Check out these drinking survival tips to keep yourself safe during this holiday season. Drinking Survival Tips for the Holiday Season 1. Learn how to identify and manage your…
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The New Year season is a time when many people tend to let their hair down and do some serious celebrating with family and friends. For people in recovery, unhealthy partying is simply not an option if they want to stay committed to the path of sobriety. How can you resist temptation at this time…
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Many people wonder about the difference between outpatient vs inpatient care. New York State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz announced recently that he is sponsoring a bill (A 8237) that will make it mandatory for government agencies to “solicit and consider public input” before approval for outpatient substance abuse facilities will be granted. He stated that while…
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