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Over the last few years, the drug Fentanyl has become one of the most dangerous substances being abused throughout the United States. Read on to learn everything you need to know about why Fentanyl abuse so

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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

Slowly but surely, relationships between the addict and their family and friends can become strained and break down, and this can lead many loved ones to say those fateful words — “it’s me or the drugs.̶