Functioning alcoholics won’t be found drinking on the streets with bottles wrapped in brown paper bags. Instead, these addicts spend evenings running marathon after-work drinking sessions that almost always last longer than even they anticipate.
You know how the joke goes — if you can’t fix the technology, ask the resident five-year-old. But are our children using technology responsibly?
We often talk about drug usage, and the dangers associated with the different kinds of drugs millions of people in America are taking. One of the biggest dangers of recreational drug usage is addiction.
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An overdose is a horrible thing to happen to anyone. It is one of the many risks that people who abuse drugs struggle with every day. Unfortunately, no one plans on overdosing. It’s not something that any drug user can prepare for – but unfortunately, with heavy drug use it’s something that’s bound to happen eventually.
The opioid crisis in America sometimes feels out of control. Every day, we here about more deaths from overdosing on opioids. Hearing these terrible news stories can evoke a feeling of helplessness even in the strongest of individuals. The question is, what can we do to combat the opioid crisis?
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Many American adults enjoy the odd drink here or there. Some people like to have a glass of wine with dinner, others enjoy a shot of Scotch before bed. However, there’s a line that many people cross without knowing it that can negatively impact their lives.
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Amphetamine usage is on the rise. They come in many forms, shapes and sizes. As a parent, it can be especially concerning – amphetamines are being passed around schools, with many of the drugs in circulation coming from pharmaceuticals.
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Relationships are great – they make us happy and allow us to never truly feel alone. When you find that special someone, time almost feels as though it stops when you are around them. There is no better feeling than being in a comfortable relationship with a significant other.
However, not all relationships are happy. Many people feel stuck in a toxic relationship. However, many people don’t even realize they are in a toxic relationship. Today, Holy Cross Services will be giving you the signs of a toxic relationship.
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Smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products is definitely a problem. While numbers aren’t as high as they used to be, there are still over 35 million Americans who are smoking cigarettes. Many of you who are reading this blog probably smoke currently and want to quit. That’s not surprising – most people who smoke have attempted to quit at one point or another. That’s why Holy Cross Services wants to give you tips to help kick that nasty nicotine addiction and quit smoking!
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