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Most American adults consume alcohol at some point in their life, and many regularly consume alcoholic beverages. For many, drinking alcoholic beverages is a pleasant part of their social life. They may enjoy a drink at an after-work happy hour, a beer with friends at a game, or a glass…

Despite alcohol being the most commonly abused substance in the United States, it is widely accepted and used by many Americans. More than 50% of adults consume alcohol on a regular basis.[1] While it is widely known that one should not mix alcohol with certain medications, such as narcotics like…

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug that is derived from the seed pod of opium poppy plants. It comes in the form of a white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance, which can be smoked, snorted, or injected to produce a powerful high.[1] Heroin, however, is extremely…

Recovery from addiction does not end when someone finishes a rehab program. Addiction recovery requires ongoing commitment and engagement. Even after completing a treatment program, people are susceptible to having a relapse--a return to substance abuse after a period of abstinence. This happens when people do not have adequate support…