There comes a time in many parent’s lives when their child shows signs of addiction or substance abuse. Sadly, it happens more often that you may realize. NIDA reported that in 2010, teen marijuana use was at the highest since the 1980′s. It is frightening, confusing, and somewhat numbing, but it is imperative to take [...]
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Addiction in the workplace is becoming all too common. While it was once a seldom encountered quandary, more employers often have to face this problem on a regular basis. This is a situation affecting enterprises located in Ontario as well. It is not a matter of being judgmental, but rather one of doing what is [...]
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The New Year may officially begin on January 1st, but a brand new year can be had with a drug-free life. Any day of the year can be the beginning of not only a new year, but a new life filled with possibilities. Instead of falling back into the negative thought process that “it can’t [...]
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Friends and family members are often the first to see the changes that occur in an addict. They often can’t understand the denial and tunnel vision that goes along with substance abuse. At times, trying to convince a loved one to go to rehab is like banging your head against the wall. The good news [...]
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The realities of drug addiction can be far more frightening than any Halloween story. Some of the scary facts include; families living in fear each day, innocent people being killed in accidents, families being torn apart, and many more. There is nothing pleasant or good about the effects of addiction. Living a life of substance [...]
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1st Big Mistake – Not Talking Soon Enough The first and biggest of the three mistakes that parents make when talking drugs to kids is to leave it later than they should to start the dialogue. Drug prevention and education begins ideally when your child is still in the womb. A caring mother to be [...]
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When you are carefree, relaxed and fit, looking your best, and confident, it is only natural that you will feel good, and on top of the world. Fitness and health go hand in hand, good health and fitness is attractive. People who are healthy and fit, happy and content have no reason to mess with [...]
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People expect, even hope to be scared on Halloween, but not by what should be frightening them most. Each year, while the kids are out trick or treating, there are hundreds of drunk drivers on the road. In fact, Halloween can be one of the deadliest nights of the year on the roads. These are [...]
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