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This time of year, people really need all the support they can get. It's important not to neglect them. The holidays can be really lonely when...
It's only human to want what you can't or shouldn't have. The people in my family are addicted to technology, the internet, and television. They will...
Writing does help calm me down when I'm feeling extremely vivid emotions. When I'm so angry to the point that I want to cry, I will write down how I...
Right now, I'm in the same boat as you. Trying to help a friend, but with little success. I've been attempting to keep my friend busy by inviting him...
I grew up in a suburban neighborhood and the kids there started experimenting during middle school, which was 6th to 8th grade. There's actually a...
This is too true. I've known many people who tried drugs because they were bored, and ended up getting hooked onto it. In addition to this, a lot of...
I love my family, but my friends are the ones who understand me the most. As a high schooler, I felt like I was slipping- ditching class, not hanging...
There's no rush in telling your family if you don't feel ready yet. They will understand when you decide to talk to them. I agree that the best way...
This is so true. That's why it's crucial to have people that support you while you are trying to beat an addiction. It is so much harder to overcome...
As primalclaws1974 has said, it really depends on the person and their condition. Pets are a wonderful way to help somebody recover. It gives the...
At the high school I went to, the nurse was not allowed to administer any medication, unless a parent got involved and personally requested it with...
It is so true that lecturing and putting down addicts will not work. My best friend's little brother has an addiction, and the only way his family...
It is great that you know how much damage cocaine can cause. While using cocaine can feel exciting, that high is definitely not worth the pain. From...
People in your situation tend to give up, but you've endured and survived. You've had to suffer so much, but you refuse to continue the cycle of...
For many, the holidays are a time of cheer and goodwill. For others, it can be a time of depression and loneliness. There are many ways to help these...