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The mission of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) is to raise awareness to break the cycle of addiction, and Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week 2021 is the perfect opportunity to r

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However, despite the therapeutic potency of these pharmaceuticals, they won’t necessarily achieve the same chemical euphoria as an abused substance. As such, to achieve that level of inebriation, some patien

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With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to festive parties and time shared with family and friends. For those with histories of substance and alcohol abuse, however, this sea