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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: Same old, same old by Liola, Dec 9, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Concerned by deanokat, Dec 5, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: Searching for something to believe in by deanokat, Dec 2, 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: How can I help my sister in law? by deanokat, Dec 7, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Can't find a way out... by Liola, Dec 5, 2018 at 4:43 AM
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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: Are you tested for marijuana at the methadone clinic? by deanokat, Dec 6, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: Second hand meth smoke from downstairs neighbor? by Fedup187, Nov 28, 2018
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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, Oct 16, 2018
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Alcohol and/or cannabis use after xanax addiction by deanokat, Nov 27, 2018
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Bath Salts by deanokat, Dec 2, 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: My current experience with withdrawal. by deanokat, Dec 8, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Detoxing at home this weekend by deanokat, Nov 26, 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: Inpatient treatment by Dominica, Oct 16, 2018
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    2. Low Cost and Free Treatment

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      Latest: medicare by deanokat, Dec 6, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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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: I miss my husband. by deanokat, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: Prevention is the best medicine by devastated1, Nov 5, 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 devastated1, Nov 5, 2018
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