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Substance Abuse

The incredible rates of substance abuse are an ongoing and growing problem around the world. Learn about the different types of drugs, their effects, and more.

  • 03/15/2018

    Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

    Read on to learn more about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication abuse, including commonly abused medications, dangers of drug abuse, signs of drug abuse, and what to do if someone you know is abusing prescription or OTC medications.

  • 03/09/2018

    Sizzurp: The Dangers of Soda Mixed with Cough Syrup

    This mixture is actually highly dangerous, and parents would be wise to warn their teens to steer clear of sizzurp, which has been popularized by rappers and other music artists.

  • 03/02/2018

    Everything You Need to Know About K2 or Spice

    Read on to learn everything you need to know about synthetic marijuana, commonly known as K2 or spice.

  • 02/13/2018

    Art Therapy for Addiction Treatment in Hawaii

    Regardless of your skill or experience in art, art therapy is an opportunity to use your brain in a new way and process all you’re experiencing and learning at Hawaiian Island Recovery.

  • 02/07/2018

    3 Types of Triggers That Can Lead to Addiction Relapse

    Read on to learn more about the three types of triggers that can lead to addiction relapse and learn how you can gain the tools necessary to respond…

  • 02/01/2018

    10 Common Drug Addiction Symptoms

    The most common drug addiction symptoms are often those that addicts will see in themselves before anyone else does.

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