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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: Happy belated birthday by paulmaster, Jun 1, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    2. General Substance Abuse Discussion

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      Latest: Sober Meth Addict Hearing Voices by EndorsesJeans, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    3. Sobriety Tips and Inspiration

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      Latest: Sobriety on Instagram by Bullwinkle, May 16, 2020
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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: Do you pay attention to alcohol ads? by Bullwinkle, May 22, 2020
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    2. Cocaine

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      Latest: Relapse after a year by Davers, Jun 1, 2020 at 2:34 AM
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    3. Heroin

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      Latest: Using old cotton? by Jai50, Apr 16, 2020
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    4. Marijuana

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      Latest: Finally quit smoking weed!! by Davers, Jun 1, 2020 at 3:00 AM
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    5. Methamphetamine / Meth

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      Latest: 1.5 years clean, and I had a one night stand with RELAPSE by Davers, May 23, 2020
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    6. Tobacco / Nicotine

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      Latest: Have you tried vaping? by koelek, May 27, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    7. Prescription Drugs

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      Latest: Subutex by Cambird, May 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    8. Other Substances

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      Latest: Chewing tongue by Bullwinkle, May 28, 2020 at 3:09 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: Tired. by kychange, May 28, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    2. Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

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      Latest: Neuroelectric Therapy (NET) by ManniePnc, May 11, 2020
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    3. Share Your Detox Experience

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      Latest: Detox Diet by Bullwinkle, May 17, 2020
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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: Sexual side effects from suboxone by Bullwinkle, May 24, 2020
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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: Can anyone recommend a rehab faciltiy? by DoxyMom, Nov 2, 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: AA: The Only Way (to fail) by aLLeVi8eD, Feb 2, 2020
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    2. Other Recovery Support Groups

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      Latest: What's your favorite support group meeting for recovery? AA? NA? SMART Recovery? by Davers, May 22, 2020
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    3. Sober Living Homes

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      Latest: Sober House, the TV Show by Joshstillclean, Oct 17, 2019
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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: Does a family member steal from you to support their habit? by nieprophsono, May 15, 2020
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    2. Helping an Addicted Child

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      Latest: My son almost died by KatherinHeiny, May 13, 2020
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    3. Helping an Addicted Friend

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      Latest: Confronting boyfriend by Joshstillclean, Jan 23, 2020
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