Abuse
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Abusive Relationships: Getting Out
In: Abuse Recovery
If you are being abused, you need a plan in place so that you can leave: when to go, where to go, and how to stay away. more...
Financial Cost of the War on Drugs
In: War on Drugs
More than thirty years after the War on Drugs was declared, billions of dollars are being spent every year on a losing battle. more...
Smoking and Drinking in Pregnancy
In: Substance Abuse
Alcohol and cigarettes are commonly abused substances that should be avoided by women who are pregnant in order to prevent certain risks to themselves and their babies. more...
Alcohol Abuse Inpatient Treatment
In: Alcohol Abuse
Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses. more...
In: Abuse (general)
By: Jamey Fisher
Domestic abuse comes in many different forms. What are the different kinds of domestic abuse people can experience? more...
In: Sexual Abuse
Rape does not always involve a stranger. When the attacker knows the victim, it is called date rape. more...
Marijuana: Fact Versus Fiction
In: Drug Abuse
Explore both sides of the marijuana debate in this overview about the effects of cannabis on health. more...
In: War on Drugs
The last and fourth of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. Purification of the coca plant led to debate and legislation. more...
Emotional Abuse and Teen Dating
Many teens are being emotionally abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend and don't realize it. Recognize types of emotional abuse and what to do if you're being abused. more...
In: Child Abuse
If you suspect child abuse, you need to be prepared for making the call to report the suspected abuse. You need to know who to call and write down any facts you know. more...
