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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: Need a little encouragement... by True concern, May 24, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Prescribed meds by Cwv, May 24, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: Recovery by deanokat, May 18, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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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 True concern, May 15, 2018
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Mom + Dad hard crack usage by deanokat, May 21, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Need help understanding by deanokat, May 24, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Is it possible to use Marijuana in a good way beside medical use? by SpectateSwamp, Apr 27, 2018
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: Sanity returns by True concern, May 23, 2018 at 6:19 PM
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: If I only smoke 4 cigarettes a day what is the point of quitting? by Dominica, May 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Why are the effects of Xanax so underestimated? by deanokat, May 24, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Monster Energy Drinks - Are you Addicted to them? by True concern, May 7, 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: Should I take suboxene during detox by Dominica, May 21, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Tapering off Subutex and Valium by deanokat, May 24, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: Alcohol is by FAR the worst... by CMMW, Feb 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: Experience With SMART Recovery? by deanokat, May 7, 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: If you have a loved one struggling with addiction? Share your story... by bytheshoresam, May 24, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: Getting your child to listen... by deanokat, Nov 20, 2017
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: Teenage friend with prescription opiod addiction by deanokat, May 19, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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