Rehab is often thought of as a voluntary activity, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be voluntary. Sometimes the court or other legal representatives may consider forcing someone to go to rehab because it’s what’s best for them. The person sentenced to rehab this way might not have believed it otherwise. In other…
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RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE Table of Contents RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBSTANCE USE RISK FACTORS GENETICS AND FAMILY HISTORY MENTAL ILLNESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS STARTING DRUG USE AT AN EARLY AGE REASONS WHY PEOPLE RISK DRUG ADDICTION CHASING THE RUSH OF A…
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Many people attend detoxes, short-term and long-term addiction treatment centers. A common issue for clients exiting these facilities is a lack of a sound aftercare plan. This article is meant to address this issue and provide you with some tips on what to do when you have graduated from your treatment center in order to optimize…
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