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The DrugAbuse.com Forums provide guidance, support and encouragement to anyone struggling with substance abuse issues or who is concerned about a friend or loved one.

  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: Please help by Dominica, Apr 23, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: No Methadone day 7 by Dominica, Apr 16, 2018
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: What helps you stay sober? by Dominica, Apr 5, 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: Child alcohol abuse by Dominica, Apr 7, 2018
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Need help by Dominica, Apr 22, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Mom needing to know by Dominica, Apr 23, 2018 at 5:11 AM
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: How do I talk teen about all the dangers of marijuana use when govt is about to legalize it by Dominica, Apr 19, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: How do moms not "care" about their children?" by Dominica, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Is tobacco considered a drug? by Dominica, Mar 26, 2018
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Why are the effects of Xanax so underestimated? by Dominica, Apr 19, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Video Game Addiction by Dominica, Apr 1, 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: What are your withdrawal symptoms like? by Dominica, Mar 5, 2018
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Lothexadone detox.....need advide by Dominica, Mar 6, 2018
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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 Dominica, Apr 9, 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: Northern Virginia Area Weekday Daytime Group Meetings? by Dominica, Mar 2, 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: When do I let go? by Debz, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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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: At my wit's end...... frustrated with boyfriend's addiction by Dominica, Feb 22, 2018
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