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The Twelve Steps of Recovery Infographic October 11, 2011 The 12 Steps of Recovery are considered the corner stone of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs modeled on the AA program. These steps were developed early in the growth of AA by AA members. The steps were develop to help people suffering from alcoholism
Drug Abuse and Your Body: Exposed – Infographic October 11, 2011 Drugs impact every organ in the body. In this easy to read graphic, we demonstrate the impact of the most commonly abused drugs on the body’s organs and its systems. Many people who use drugs, even if they are prescribed, are unaware of how
Pregnancy and Addiction Infographic January 31, 2012 Alcoholism and drug addiction destroys lives. If you are pregnant and using you should seek help from a health care professional now. The pregnant woman’s body shares everything she consumes with the developing fetus. The risks to pregnancy from addiction are serious and the statistics are staggering, but
Alcohol Detox: The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Realities March 13, 2012 Millions of Americans suffer from alcohol dependence. Millions more suffer from alcohol abuse or binge drinking. No one who abuses alcohol or who is dependent upon alcohol remains untouched by this powerful drug. It does not take a great deal of alcohol, including beer,
Ecstasy Effects and History April 11, 2012 Ecstasy is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream, initiating feelings of warmth, lowered inhibitions, perceptual distortions, euphoria and increased energy. These feelings wear off rapidly, leaving the user craving more ecstasy and increasing the likelihood of overdosing. Individuals who use the amphetamine ecstasy typically attend raves and clubs, putting
Alcohol Facts August 21, 2012 Alcohol is a widely abused substance. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2010, 15.0 million people abused or had a dependence on alcohol. Many people are addicted to alcohol; however, the amount of people that actually receive treatment for alcoholism is not high. Oftentimes, an
What is Dual Diagnosis? October 23, 2012 Drug and alcohol addiction affects 22.1 million people in the United States. For some addicts, their struggle is more complicated. Research shows that half of all addicts have at least one mental illness and are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol at the same time, which is called dual
Bizarre Buzz and Extreme Drinking November 14, 2012 Most people just drink alcohol, but for some, it doesn’t stop there. This infographic outlines the “imaginative” ways people are using alcohol. Finding new ways to ingest alcohol is not time well spent. Whether you drink alcohol or snort it through your nose, you will still have
Alcohol and the Workplace – Drinking at Work January 10, 2013 “Drinking on the job” is scary but actually happens. Many people use their lunch break to have few drinks and blow off some steam midday. For alcoholics, drinking at work may involve bottles hidden in a desk drawer. They are unable to wait for
Drug Slang Decoded January 17, 2013 The language of drugs has evolved since the beginning of drug addiction. Users and addicts have been coming up with clever ways to talk about drug use without being explicit. The comical drug slang references help mask the severity of drug addiction. The side effects of drugs can have
