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The DrugAbuse.com Forums provide guidance, support and encouragement to anyone struggling with substance abuse issues or who is concerned about a friend or loved one.

  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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      Latest: Grieving and Substance-use, misuse, and abuse. by BrownCow10, Sep 25, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: University student, abusive relationship. Coped by taking speed and now can't stop. by deanokat, Sep 25, 2017 at 6:57 AM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: Help! by deanokat, Jun 12, 2017
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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: Alcohol, adderal, and gambling by ema, Sep 15, 2017
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Am done by Pack, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:31 AM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Pregnant and addicted by deanokat, Sep 18, 2017
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Do you consider weed a drug? by james69, May 27, 2017
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: Is there a thing called second-hand Meth? by Little S, Sep 23, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Cigarette smell? by kjmck, Aug 18, 2017
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Pregnant and addicted by deanokat, Sep 18, 2017
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Monster Energy Drinks - Are you Addicted to them? by NicklowiczComputers, Sep 13, 2017
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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: Destructive behavior by deanokat, May 16, 2017
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Buprenorphine - Two Edged Sword?!?! by Coldhotpocket, Aug 22, 2017
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: My Xanax Detox by zanigirl, Mar 12, 2017
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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: Pacific Bay Recovery by deanokat, May 31, 2017
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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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      Latest: good low cost or free meth recovery/Rehabs in kentucky by deanokat, Mar 20, 2017
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    3. Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

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      Latest: Meth as Self treatment for ADHD by deanokat, May 10, 2017
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    4. Share Your Rehab Experience

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      Latest: Worst Rehab Experience? by Donnchadh, Aug 23, 2016
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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: Letting feelings interfere by Donnchadh, Aug 12, 2016
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    2. Other Recovery Support Groups

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      Latest: Alcohol Assesment Center by deanokat, Mar 16, 2017
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    3. Sober Living Homes

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      Latest: Sober Living in St. Louis Missouri by deanokat, Apr 10, 2017
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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: Support by deanokat, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: Need Help ! Support using 529 Funds for Substance Abuse Treatment by ChristineM, Mar 28, 2017
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: Friend back from rehab, was doing so well, and now hes back on bars by deanokat, Nov 5, 2016
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