Marijuana is the most widely used drug by teens, young, and adults. It affects them all mentally and physically. The use of marijuana can lead to increased depression, panic attacks, anxiety and even lung damage. So it's very important to get rid of it. If anyone in your family gets addicted to this then consult with physicians so that they can decide their proper treatment.

John Williams @
Study Findings Associated with Marijuana Use

I've learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned that when you are in love it shows. I've learned that just one person saying to me You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the world's most peaceful feelings. I've learned that being kind is more important than being right.

Drogers @
Betty Ford's Dream Lives On In Everyone Recovering from Drugs and Alcohol

To all the questions about social services taking your kid....here is what happened to me unfortunately. I have been struggling with heroin for about 5 years now and when I became pregnant in April last year I was terrified and didn't know what to do. I didn't want to have a miscarriage from withdrawal so I pretty much had to keep using until I figured something else out. I moved back home and got put on Subutex and it made me feel horrible! So my only other choice was methadone. I started that...

Ashley @
Drug Addiction and Pregnancy

The reason that many people turn to energy drinks in recovery is that they still haven't found a healthy coping mechanism to replace some of the elements of their addiction. Personally I joined AA and I have not drank alcohol since, but I did find my use of energy drinks and sugar, too, became quite compulsive in the early days. I still drink energy drinks, but don't have sugar at all. I looked at all the elements form energy drink use and was able to cut it down. I think a lot of...

Beth Burgess - Recovery Coach @
Non-Alcoholic Energy Drinks, Are They Worth the Risk?

Great work explaining Suboxone guys! I am a recovering Heroin and Cocaine addict of 4 years now and I know that I would not have made it without Suboxone.

Mike @
Suboxone Information, Treatment and Detox - Part 1 of 3

Hello, My name is Anna. I have been going to a methadone clinic for 2 years and was recently discharged. When I first went to the clinic in December 2009 it was my last resort I was using heavily and was tired of the life. I had almost dropped out of college, started doing all kinds of stuff that i could think of to come up with money so i could get my fix for the day. Anyway after starting the clinic and getting to a stable dose I finished college got my teaching degree and started teaching...

Anna @
Prescription Drug Abuse and Doctor Shopping

Can someone tell me that doing a drug test and I have been on 30MG oxycodone for 7 years.. My family doctor is selling his practice/ I have a new doctor who prescribed 30MG 2 a day extended released and 3 (15MG) break thru tabs a day. I need to know if the oxy's will show up first on a drug test or will the morphine show first....please

Bella @
Oxycodone Addiction

I do not know what to do anymore. My sister who was a recovered crack addict for many yrs. has started again. She has MS and is in a wheelchair. Her MS has progressed terribly since she begun using again. After her husband passed away, she met a DJ who used cocaine, within 6 months she was back on crack. She must weigh 90 lbs. if that much. She leaves for days and comes back like a maniac, screaming, yelling about the most trivial things, calling us names, etc. I am watching her die. Literally....

Frustrated @
Crack Cocaine Addiction, Abuse and Treatment

Alcohol is mood altering . Just like other mood altering substances,but it is legal for anyone over 21 to consume or buy. What are you really teaching your children? Why not teach them that you do not need alcohol or other substances to have a good time.

Sonja @
Teens Drinking at Home Under Parental Supervision - What's Your Opinion?

So how are you currently doing now?? I am having problems with going through 15mg Oxcycodone and 1mg Xanax in 15 days instead of 30!!!!!

Tt @
Oxycodone Addiction

This is very helpful. For many of us, the revelation of mistakes and shortcomings comes in that quiet time of meditation. Taking time to reflect upon the day and thank my God for another 24 hours of sobriety gives opportunity for honesty with myself. Only by candidly examining my own actions am I doing my part to keep the me in harmony with others.

Drogers @
Substance Abuse Treatment and Information Available at Your Fingertips

I am taking 85 mg and I want out of this hell hoe I can't stand being on this methadone because I've had suicidal thoughts, and I don't like thinking about that because I have a BIG life ahead of me of course I have my mom brother, sister and a little bit of support from my step dad but any how I like the fact that I have some one that cares about me. so I just want to know what is the best thing for me to do if I want out of this hell hoe please write back A.S.A.P THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS...

Rene @
Methadone Addiction, Detox, Treatment and Withdrawal