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	<title>Drug Addiction Treatment Blog &#187; Drugs and the Workplace</title>
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		<title>Drug Addiction Treatment Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one likes to think they live in an area that has become known for drug addiction.  Cities and states are riddled with substance abuse and drug addiction.  More than ever drug addiction treatment programs are becoming widely known and readily available because drug addiction is at an all time high.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Do I need help or am I in denial?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a difference in asking for help and being able to receive help.  So many people need help with the disease of addiction.  Addiction comes in many forms for some it maybe alcoholism, drug addiction, cigarette smoking, shopping, gambling or eating.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to someone get alcohol and drug abuse treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2006/01/how-to-help-a-friend-get-treatment-for-alcohol-and-drug-abuse/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is heartbreaking to hear from a teenager who wants to help their mom get treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. But, at the same time, it is also enlightening to find that even young people can take proactive action to get help for his or her alcoholic or addict parent.  You can also be proactive and take action now to help a friend or a loved one stop their alcohol and drug abuse.]]></description>
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		<title>Drug addiction help &#8211; it is not too late&#8230; yet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it takes "tough love" to save someone - no matter if they are in their teens or facing a mid-life crisis. I hope this story may help someone out there who is struggling with the decision to come forward and help a friend, a lover, a family member or a co-worker who is abusing drugs or alcohol get into treatment. Now is <strong>not</strong> too late. Tomorrow it may be.]]></description>
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		<title>Drug Rehab:  Prescripition Drugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prescription medications such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives are very useful treatment tools but sometimes people do not take them as directed and may become addicted. Pain relievers make surgery possible, and enable many individuals with chronic pain to lead productive lives. Most people who take prescription medications use them responsibly. However, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Methamphetamine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An addictive stimulant that is closely related to amphetamine, but has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the central nervous system. It has a high potential for abuse and addiction.
Methamphetamine -Street Names:

Speed
meth
chalk
ice
crystal
crystal meth
glass

Effects:
Increases wakefulness and physical activity and decreases appetite. Chronic, long-term use can lead to psychotic behavior, hallucinations, and stroke.
Statistics and Trends:
According to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Addiction Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RCX Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction is a treatable disorder. Through treatment that is tailored to individual needs, patients can learn to control their condition and live normal, productive lives. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drug addiction learn behavioral changes and often take medications as part of their treatment regimen.
Behavioral therapies can include [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drug abuse and addiction treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.recoveryconnection.org/blog/2005/11/drug-abuse-and-addiction-treatment/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people view <strong>drug abuse and addiction</strong> as strictly a social problem. Parents, teens, older adults, and other members of the community tend to characterize people who take drugs as morally weak or as having criminal tendencies. They believe that drug abusers and addicts should be able to stop taking drugs if they are willing to change their behavior.]]></description>
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		<title>How is cocaine used?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RCX Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The principal routes of cocaine administration are oral, intranasal, intravenous, and inhalation. The slang terms for these routes are, respectively, “chewing,” “snorting,” “mainlining” or “injecting,” and “smoking” (including freebase and crack cocaine). Snorting is the process of inhaling cocaine powder through the nostrils, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. Injecting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How long does drug addiction treatment usually last?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Individuals progress through drug addiction treatment at various speeds, so there is no predetermined length of treatment. However, research has shown unequivocally that good outcomes are contingent on adequate lengths of treatment. ]]></description>
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