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		<title>Substance Abuse Resources:</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Substance  Abuse Resources


Our substance  resource articles provide the important information you need to know about drug  and alcohol addiction. Whether you are interested in helping friends stay off drugs  and alcohol or how to break the cycle of addiction if you have already  developed a dependency, we&#8217;re here to help. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Substance  Abuse Resources</h1>
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<p>Our substance  resource articles provide the important information you need to know about drug  and alcohol addiction. Whether you are interested in helping friends stay off drugs  and alcohol or how to break the cycle of addiction if you have already  developed a dependency, we&#8217;re here to help. In these pages, you can also get  the facts to educate yourself about important issues such as:</p>

<ul>
  <li>How  someone can overcome alcohol or drug addiction </li>
  <li>Treatment  options for drug and/or alcohol addiction </li>
  <li>Whether  addiction can ever truly be &ldquo;cured&rdquo; </li>
</ul>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Get Help for  Addiction Now</h2>
<hr />
<p>When you are  ready to get treatment for yourself or a loved one, all you need to do to find  a quality addiction treatment program is call 1-800-565-0577. Get the facts  about all the options available to you, including outpatient clinics, private  treatment facilities, and long-term residential care. Or if you prefer, you can  answer a few simple questions on our online form.</p>
<p>Addiction can  be treated and you can take the first step by reaching out for help. Call our  toll-free number or fill out the form today. Effective treatment is available;  all you need to do is ask. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Stop Using Drugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Stop Using Drugs


One of the big lies that drug addicts tell themselves, other than that they&#8217;re not really addicts, is that they can stop using drugs any time they want to. They underestimate the influence that drugs have on them. Here are a few reasons why trying to quit on your own is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to Stop Using Drugs</h1>
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<p>One of the big lies that drug addicts tell themselves, other than that they&#8217;re not really addicts, is that they can stop using drugs any time they want to. They underestimate the influence that drugs have on them. Here are a few reasons why trying to quit on your own is seldom successful:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Drug use alters your brain chemistry to make you crave more of the substance</li>
	<li>Stress can trigger a relapse, and further drug use</li>
	<li>Environmental factors, such as certain locations, sights, or smells can remind the addict of prior use and make him or her vulnerable to using again</li>
</ul>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>How to Get Help for Drug Abuse</h2>
<hr />
<p>If you are interested in finding out how to stop using drugs, you need to get professional help. When you&#8217;re ready, you can start by calling 1-800-565-0577. You can talk to a trained counselor who can tell you about different treatment options available.</p>
<p>All you need to decide before you make the call is that you want to stop using drugs. Make the call and get the help you need to get sober today. </p>


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		<title>Cost of Drug Rehab Programs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cost of Drug  Rehab Programs


The cost of  drug rehab programs doesn&#8217;t need to be a barrier to getting help to stop a drug  addiction. When you consider how much the addict has already spent on his or  her habit and the money friends and/or family members have shelled out to help [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Cost of Drug  Rehab Programs</h1>
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<p>The cost of  drug rehab programs doesn&#8217;t need to be a barrier to getting help to stop a drug  addiction. When you consider how much the addict has already spent on his or  her habit and the money friends and/or family members have shelled out to help  the addict, the cost of getting drug treatment is a good investment.</p> 
<p>There are  many ways that a drug treatment program can be financed, including:</p>
<ul>
	<li>Coverage  provided through a health insurance plan </li>
  <li>Employer  reimbursement packages </li>
  <li>Working  out a financing arrangement with the facility </li>
</ul>

<p>If you are  thinking that all drug treatment centers are private facilities that cater to  the rich and famous, you would be mistaken. Some drug rehab facilities work on  a sliding scale and charge what their clients are able to pay.</p>
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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Find an  Addiction Treatment Program Now</h2>
<hr />
<p>Finding a  drug rehab center or an alcohol treatment center is as easy as calling our toll  free number at 1-800-565-0577. Our trained operators will ask you a few  questions and recommend treatment centers that fit your need and your budget.  You can fill out our online form to find a drug abuse rehab center right away.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Recognize Signs of Drug Addiction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to  Recognize Signs of Drug Addiction


You know your  loved ones best, and changes in his or her personality or daily routine may be  signs of drug abuse. Discovering drug paraphernalia, like pipes, roach clips,  or syringes are among the most obvious signs of drug addiction. Here are some  other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to  Recognize Signs of Drug Addiction</h1>
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<p>You know your  loved ones best, and changes in his or her personality or daily routine may be  signs of drug abuse. Discovering drug paraphernalia, like pipes, roach clips,  or syringes are among the most obvious signs of drug addiction. Here are some  other signs to be on the lookout for:</p>

<ul>

<li>Confusion  or disorientation </li>
  <li>Cycles  of increased energy and little sleep </li>
  <li>Dental  problems (associated with methamphetamine use) </li>
  <li>Sudden  weight gain or loss </li>
  <li>Persistent  cough and/or bronchitis </li>
  <li>Sinus  issues, like nosebleeds and infections (from snorting drugs) </li>
  <li>Sleeping  more than usual </li>
</ul>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>Find an  Addiction Treatment Center Near You</h2>
<hr />
<p>If you see  these signs in a loved one, you want to encourage them to get help to deal with  their addiction issues. Drug rehab facilities are staffed by people who  understand how to treat addiction and care for addicted men and women. The  first step towards finding the right drug treatment facility is to call our  toll-free number at 1-800-565-0577. By answering a few simple questions, we can  give you some options for getting help for drug addiction. Alternatively, you  can fill out our online form to get this valuable information. Don&#8217;t wait to  get help for a loved one struggling with addiction; call today.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Identify Pills and Substances</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to  Identify Pills and Substances


If you find  pills or an unknown substance in a loved one&#8217;s possession, how do you know what  they are taking? You may suspect that these substances are illicit drugs, but  you want to be absolutely sure before pursuing an intervention for that individual.&#160; Here are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to  Identify Pills and Substances</h1>
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<p>If you find  pills or an unknown substance in a loved one&#8217;s possession, how do you know what  they are taking? You may suspect that these substances are illicit drugs, but  you want to be absolutely sure before pursuing an intervention for that individual.&nbsp; Here are descriptions for some types of the  most commonly abused drugs:</p>

<ul>

<li>Marijuana  can appear brown, gray, or green. It may contain leaves, stems, or flowers from  the plant </li>
  <li>Heroin  can look like a white or off-white powder. &quot;Black tar&quot; heroin is  darker in color and may be sticky or hard to the touch. </li>
  <li>Cocaine  is a white powder, and crack cocaine looks like a rock or crystals. </li>
  <li>Amphetamines  (&quot;uppers&quot;) can look like tablets, capsules, or white powder </li>
  <li>Barbiturates  (&quot;downers&quot;) can come in a liquid form, as well as capsules or tablets  of various colors </li>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>Get Help From  a Drug Addiction Center</h2>
<hr />
<p>If you are  concerned about a loved one&#8217;s drug use, help is available. The first step to  finding that help is to call 1-800-565-0577 to find out about drug abuse rehab  facilities and the kinds of services they offer. From exclusive facilities to  residential programs for long-term care and outpatient clinics, there is an  option for addicts who want to become sober.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Tell if Someone is on Drugs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Tell  if Someone is on Drugs


There may no  guaranteed, definitive way to spot a drug user, but there are some classic signs  that you need to be aware if you suspect that someone you know may have a drug  problem. Someone may only exhibit one or two of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to Tell  if Someone is on Drugs</h1>
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<p>There may no  guaranteed, definitive way to spot a drug user, but there are some classic signs  that you need to be aware if you suspect that someone you know may have a drug  problem. Someone may only exhibit one or two of the following signs and  symptoms of drug abuse, but you should consider them to be cause for concern:</p>

<ul>

  <li>Changes  in sleep patterns (insomnia/sleeping more than usual) </li>
  <li>Depression </li>
  <li>Grades  suffer/lack of interest in school </li>
  <li>Lack  of personal hygiene </li>
  <li>Loss  of appetite </li>
  <li>Lying/stealing </li>
  <li>Personality  changes (anger, paranoia, confusion, moodiness) </li>
  <li>Poor  concentration </li>
  <li>Secretiveness </li>
  <li>Skipping  school </li>
  <li>Withdrawal  from normal activities </li>

</ul>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2>Find a Drug  Treatment Center Now</h2>
<hr />
<p>If you  discover that someone you care for is on drugs, you will want to learn about  the treatment options available. Call 1-800-565-0577 to get information about  drug abuse treatment centers and the amenities that they offer to their  clients. You also have the option of filling out our online form with some  basic information so that we can recommend a drug addiction center that will  meet your needs. Don&#8217;t wait another minute; contact us today. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is there a Cure for Addiction?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is There a  Cure for Addiction?


Someone can  stop taking drugs for a period of weeks, months or even years &#8211; , but that  isn&#8217;t the same thing as being cured from addiction.&#160; In fact, an addiction to drugs or alcohol is  like having diabetes. It is a chronic condition that can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Is There a  Cure for Addiction?</h1>
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<p>Someone can  stop taking drugs for a period of weeks, months or even years &#8211; , but that  isn&#8217;t the same thing as being cured from addiction.&nbsp; In fact, an addiction to drugs or alcohol is  like having diabetes. It is a chronic condition that can be treated, but there  is no cure. Addiction can be treated however, and with the proper professional  help an individual can maintain sobriety for the rest of their life.&nbsp; The steps involved in treating addiction look  like this:</p>

<ul>
  <li>Detoxification  to break free from the physical effects of drugs and/or alcohol </li>
  <li>Getting  counseling and therapy from a drug or alcohol abuse rehab center to address the  root causes of addiction </li>
  <li>Follow  up care at a Sober Living House and other methods of aftercare to help stay on  track and transition back into the &ldquo;real world&rdquo; </li>

</ul>

<div class="content-block color">
<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Start on the  Road to Recovery Now</h2>
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<p>A person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is described as being  &quot;in recovery&quot; when they are living sober lives. To take the first  step toward recovery, call 1-800-565-0577 to get information about drug abuse treatment  options. Whether the right fit for you is an inpatient program, an outpatient  clinic, or a luxury facility, help is available. Just pick up the phone and  call now. You also have the option of answering a few questions on our online  form. Don&#8217;t wait; get help for drug addiction today.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Treat Drug Addiction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Treat  Drug Addiction


Drug  addiction treatment won&#8217;t be effective as long as the drug addict is still  using. He or she must get &#34;clean&#34; before the work of dealing with the  addiction can begin. There are threesteps &#8212; found in most drug addiction  treatment programs &#8211; that help accomplish [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to Treat  Drug Addiction</h1>
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<p>Drug  addiction treatment won&#8217;t be effective as long as the drug addict is still  using. He or she must get &quot;clean&quot; before the work of dealing with the  addiction can begin. There are threesteps &#8212; found in most drug addiction  treatment programs &ndash; that help accomplish this goal:</p>

<ul>

<li>STEP  #1:&nbsp; Going through drug detox to free the  body from the physical effects of the drugs or alcohol </li>
  <li>STEP  #2: Checking into an inpatient drug treatment facility or getting help from an  outpatient clinic </li>
  <li>STEP  #3: Continuing the treatment process by checking into a Sober Living House to  reduce the risk of a relapse &ndash; or taking part in other forms of aftercare. </li>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Get Help for  Drug and Alcohol Addiction</h2>
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<p>The first  step in getting help is to find the right addiction treatment program. Call  1-800-565-0577 now to find out about local facilities available to you or a  loved one who is struggling with addiction. Trained counselors are available to  provide you with information about all of your options, including exclusive  facilities providing private treatment on a residential basis and outpatient  clinics that allow you to continue to work or school while getting the help you  need. Reach out today to get help for addiction.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Overcome Addiction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to  Overcome Addiction


A person who  is attempting to stop using drugs can&#8217;t rely on willpower alone to achieve  sobriety. In fact, very few people are able to break the cycle addiction on  their own.&#160; The first step in overcoming  addiction is to realize that you have a problem, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>How to  Overcome Addiction</h1>
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<p>A person who  is attempting to stop using drugs can&#8217;t rely on willpower alone to achieve  sobriety. In fact, very few people are able to break the cycle addiction on  their own.&nbsp; The first step in overcoming  addiction is to realize that you have a problem, but if you want to stay sober  over the long term, you are going to need professional help. Here&rsquo;s a look at  why entering a drug addiction treatment center is the key to a long-term  recovery:</p>

<ul>

<li>Withdrawal  symptoms can be uncomfortable or painful, and the addict may be tempted to relapse  without professional supervision </li>
  <li>A  medically-supervised detox program may include prescription medications to keep  the client comfortable during the withdrawal period </li>
  <li>A  person going through drug detox who receives emotional support is more likely  to stick with it and move into the treatment center for the recovery phase of  rehab. </li>

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<h4>A Sample of Treatment Programs Available:</h4>
<ul>
	<li>Alcohol Rehab</li>
	<li>Detox</li>
	<li>Drug Rehab</li>

	<li>Prescription Drug  Detox</li>
    <li>Prescription  Rehab</li>
    <li>Dual-Diagnosis</li>
	<li> Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Group Therapy</li>
	<li>Holistic Therapies</li>

	<li>Individual Therapy</li>
	<li>In-Patient Treatment</li>
	<li>Intervention</li>
	<li>Depression</li>
	<li>Women’s Only Treatment</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Find a Drug  Treatment Center Near You</h2>
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<p>The first  step to finding the right treatment center is to call 1-800-565-0577. You can  talk to a trained staff member who will ask you a few simple questions. Based  on the information you provide, they will recommend an inpatient facility,  private treatment center, or an outpatient clinic.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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