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  1. Substance Abuse Support

    Share your story, talk about substance abuse, and learn strategies for staying sober.

    1. Share Your Story Here

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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Sexual Assault and Aftermath. by privhonest, Aug 7, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: App for insight and motivation by Onceaddicted77, Aug 5, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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  2. Commonly Abused Substances

    Struggling with a specific substance? Get help in our substance abuse discussion forums.

    1. Alcohol

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      Latest: Itching Skin Part Of Alcohol Withdrawal? by landmarkboston1, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Hii anyone in Manchester by Kkay, Aug 4, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: need help figuring out whats happening to me (waking blackouts) by Davers, Aug 3, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Is marijuana the same thing as cannabis? by nieprophsono, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: sex and meth by GraceWalsh, Jul 28, 2020
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Have you tried vaping? by koelek, May 27, 2020
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Does Prescription Drug Abuse Affect The Sex Drive? by Pluto888, Jul 31, 2020
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Addiction to Beauty? by Davers, Jul 30, 2020
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  3. Detox and Withdrawal

    Learn more about withdrawal symptoms and detox program for drugs & alcohol.

    1. Withdrawal Symptoms

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      Latest: In Detox Off Detox In Detox...etc... by MrMaheu1983, Aug 7, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Please help me I need to get of these oxicodine by Babylee84, Jun 2, 2020
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: My journey at a methadone clinic by Onceaddicted77, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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  4. Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehab

    Get information about treatment centers and rehab programs for drug and alcohol addiction.

    1. Questions About Treatment

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      Latest: Sexual side effects from suboxone by Bullwinkle, May 24, 2020
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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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      Latest: Isolating yourself... necessary for self rehab? by Gallembey, Jun 10, 2020
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    3. Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

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      Latest: Can anyone recommend a rehab faciltiy? by DoxyMom, Nov 2, 2019
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    4. Share Your Rehab Experience

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      Latest: Any experience at St.Joes in Saranac Lake? by Dominica, Mar 13, 2018
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  5. Substance Abuse Support Groups

    Find support groups, sober living homes, aftercare, and relapse prevention programs.

    1. 12-Step Support Groups

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      Latest: What is Gamblers Anonymous Like? by Bullwinkle, Aug 5, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    2. Other Recovery Support Groups

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      Latest: Wanted to share some resources Fall River/Brockton/Wareham! by SuboxoneSupport, Jul 31, 2020
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    3. Sober Living Homes

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      Latest: Sober House, the TV Show by Joshstillclean, Oct 17, 2019
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  6. Support for Family and Friends

    Have a family member or friend in crisis? Get support, encouragement and guidance here.

    1. Helping an Addicted Loved One

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      Latest: Does a family member steal from you to support their habit? by nieprophsono, May 15, 2020
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: Do you think there is enough addiction/drug education in schools? by FelicityHughes, Jul 20, 2020
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: Confronting boyfriend by Joshstillclean, Jan 23, 2020
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