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Drug abuse and addiction have invaded small towns across America, destroying lives and tearing apart communities. To show support for addiction recovery, many local and national groups hold rallies, walks and other activities to increase awareness and understanding. But what does this acknowledgment of local drug problems do for addicts and people in recovery? What

The definition of relapse is pretty simple: It’s when your symptoms come back after a period of improvement. In terms of substance abuse recovery, a relapse means returning to the use of drugs or alcohol after you’ve abstained. In the example of an alcoholic, a relapse counts as any amount of drinking after you’ve tried

If you or a loved one is abusing drugs, the risk of an overdose is a constant concern. It is difficult to predict when an overdose may occur or how long it will last. The length of overdose symptoms depends on a long list of factors. If you’re concerned about overdose, it is always important