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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: Lone loser with a question by deanokat, Jan 17, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Great New Book About Addiction by deanokat, Jan 17, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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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: Dry January... Who's In? by Dominica, Jan 14, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Keep relapsing. by True concern, Jan 8, 2019
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Running out of choices by deanokat, Nov 27, 2018
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Marijuana is highly addictive! I'm fed with this!!! by True concern, Jan 15, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: A Beautiful Boy movie by deanokat, Jan 17, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: I quit smoking 3 hours ago , all the cigarattes are in the trash bin . by deanokat, Jan 9, 2019
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Day 3 of tramadol withdrawal and I need support! by True concern, Jan 10, 2019
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Inhalants are deadly by deanokat, Dec 28, 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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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Is this paws? Normal? by deanokat, Dec 20, 2018
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: Self detox from Durogesic 100 microgram patches by deanokat, Jan 17, 2019 at 8:26 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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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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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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    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: I miss my husband. by Lynnette, Jan 4, 2019
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: Help Exist? by deanokat, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: when do you guys get fed up with lies by devastated1, Nov 5, 2018
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