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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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      Latest: @True concern: We miss you by XXIVdysphoria, Sep 21, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Songs About Sobriety by XXIVdysphoria, Sep 10, 2018
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: Astrology for Recovery: Weekly Horoscopes for Your Recovery 9/10/2018 by Dominica, Sep 10, 2018
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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: I can't stop.. by deanokat, Sep 6, 2018
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Checking in at day 46 by True concern, Sep 21, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Does methadone work? by True concern, Aug 10, 2018
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Extreme withdrawal symptoms by deanokat, Sep 17, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: bad relapse after 2 years of doing really good. by Dominica, Sep 4, 2018
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Smoking Laws by deanokat, Aug 27, 2018
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Xanax addiction Anxiety by Sertanejo, Sep 7, 2018
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Gabapentin (Neurontin) Withdrawals by deanokat, Sep 13, 2018
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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: Worst Withdrawal Symptom? by True concern, Jul 27, 2018
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Tapering off Subutex and Valium by deanokat, May 24, 2018
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: Why do they make it so hard to get into detox? by Looking4betterdays, Jul 21, 2018
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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: Help i took 60 Klonopin 5 days. It's my first time taking Klonopin by deanokat, May 4, 2018
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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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      Latest: Looking for Low cost/State Treatment Centers in NJ by deanokat, Oct 23, 2017
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    3. Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

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      Latest: Is dual diagnosis common? by deanokat, Jan 5, 2018
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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: Can atheists succeed in 12 Step? by Dominica, Feb 15, 2018
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    2. Other Recovery Support Groups

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      Latest: In extreme need for advice by deanokat, Aug 21, 2018
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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: Need advice or just to talk about it. by BernardRichhi, Aug 11, 2018
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: How to love your child, without enabling them by deanokat, Jul 3, 2018
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: when do you guys get fed up with lies by deanokat, Aug 14, 2018
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