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Imprisoned by Addiction, Freed by Recovery
Becky R. believes in miracles. How else can she explain the change in her life from two years ago when she heard a judge say these words after her arrest for selling ecstasy to […]
How Many People Die From Morphine?
In 2014, there were an estimated 4,022 morphine-related deaths. Approximately 1,090 of these cases involved mixing morphine with either heroin or oxycodone. What Is Morphine? Morphine is potent pain reliever used legally in the […]
Rehab vs. Prison: Is Incarceration Stopping Addiction Crimes?
A debate rages between the penal system and the mental health system. The question is how we handle addicted individuals who commit nonviolent crimes (such as carrying illegal substances). At the core of the […]
How To Get Someone Into Rehab: 7 Excuses You’ll Need to Confront
“I’m not going to rehab. I don’t have a problem.” Sound familiar? People who struggle with addiction will often deny they have a problem. Denial and resistance are hallmarks of addiction. How do you […]