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    Setting Recovery Goals: A Guide to Successful Addiction Recovery

    697 words|3.5 min read|

    In recovery, setting goals provides direction, motivation and a sense of accomplishment as you progress. By setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) goals, [...]

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    What Can I Do to Get High Without Drugs and Alcohol?

    873 words|4.4 min read|

    As human beings, we like experiencing happiness, joy, and all those emotions that come in tandem with feeling good. We seek things that elicit those [...]

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    Do I Need to Worry About Laced Marijuana?

    701 words|3.5 min read|

    Marijuana is not a drug that most people would assume could be laced – we more often hear of substances like cocaine or heroin adulterated [...]

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    The Dangers and Risks of K2 Overdose

    624 words|3.1 min read|

    The use of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as K2 or spice, has recently surged as an alternative to traditional marijuana. This rise in popularity comes [...]

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    Recognizing “Heroin Eyes” and Other Physical Signs of Heroin Use

    611 words|3.1 min read|

    Heroin use ravages the body inside and out. One telltale visible sign that an individual has been using is the phenomenon known as "heroin eyes." [...]

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    Long-Term Impacts of Marijuana Use

    720 words|3.6 min read|

    Often celebrated for its recreational and medicinal benefits, marijuana use also comes with long-term effects that you should know about. From its impact on the [...]

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    A Comprehensive Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders

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    You may have heard the term "co-occurring disorders” in the context of mental health. But what exactly are co-occurring disorders, and how do they impact [...]

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    Evaluating the Benefits and Risks of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania 

    607 words|3 min read|

    In recent years, the discourse surrounding medical marijuana has undergone a significant shift, especially in states like Pennsylvania. With the legalization of medical cannabis, there [...]

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    Teen Marijuana Use Statistics in Pennsylvania 

    605 words|3 min read|

    Teen marijuana use has been a topic of nationwide concern. The first step of effective prevention and intervention involves understanding the statistics and trends around [...]

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    Revisiting the D.A.R.E. Program: Success or Failure?

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    The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program was initiated in the 1980s to help curb drug use among youth through school-based programs led by [...]

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    Understanding the Effects of Krokodil

    542 words|2.7 min read|

    Krokodil is a highly addictive and dangerous substance has garnered attention due to its severe effects on users. High Focus Centers in Pennsylvania recognizes [...]

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    Understanding Long-Term Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Pennsylvania

    536 words|2.7 min read|

    Long-term treatment can play an important role in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency, especially for those with deep-rooted addiction issues. At High Focus [...]