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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: First time reaching out by True concern, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Suboxone by deanokat, Aug 6, 2019
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: The Nameless Few by True concern, Aug 15, 2019 at 5:42 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: 5 Years Alcohol-Free! by lonewolves, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: A year later by True concern, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Death on I95 by True concern, Aug 4, 2019
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Finally quit smoking weed!! by lonewolves, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: Omg death would be less painful right now. Fyi I dont wanna die by Onceaddicted77, Aug 7, 2019
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Cigarettes smoke put problems in my head by Dominica, Jun 24, 2019
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Depression/anxiety caused by Ritalin? by True concern, Aug 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Have you heard of wet? by Onceaddicted77, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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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: Tips for withdrawal symptoms? by Joshstillclean, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Coming off of opiates and the withdrawl is killing me. What do I do? by Joshstillclean, May 18, 2019
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: My journey at a methadone clinic by DoxyMom, Aug 13, 2019 at 1:17 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: Should I remove my spouse in rehab? by True concern, May 22, 2019
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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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      Latest: medicare by deanokat, Dec 6, 2018
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    3. Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

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      Latest: Is dual diagnosis common? by deanokat, Apr 26, 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: Letting feelings interfere by Joshstillclean, Jun 6, 2019
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    2. Other Recovery Support Groups

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      Latest: Just wanted to say Hello. by deanokat, Jun 13, 2019
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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 to talk this out by deanokat, Jul 31, 2019
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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

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      Latest: Advice on how to deal with mom's boyfriend who is a addict! by deanokat, Jul 29, 2019
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