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Gateway Foundation Shares Tips on Discussing Substance Abuse with a Loved One
If you are concerned that someone you care about has a substance abuse problem, it can be extremely worrisome as well as challenging to confront the issue. In approaching a loved one with an issue with...
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Stay Informed About Substance Abuse and Addiction
Don’t stay in the dark about drinking and drugs—the more you understand about the facts, the greater your understanding will be about what someone’s going through, and how he or she can overcome it. If...
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I Need Help for an Alcohol or Drug Abuse Problem
Do you ever feel guilty following heavy drinking/drug use? Do you drink or use drugs to help you unwind after work? Have you ever thought about cutting down on your alcohol/drug consumption? People...
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Can Low Self-Esteem Lead to Substance Abuse?
Low self-esteem, a perception that one is inadequate, unlovable, unworthy and/or incompetent, often stems from exposure to dysfunctional behavior as a child. If children bear the brunt of anger,...
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What are Designer Drugs or “Street Drugs?”
Designer drugs, also referred to as synthetic drugs or street drugs, are produced by altering the chemistry of existing illegal substances. Made by street chemists, designer drugs can vary greatly in...
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National Safety Month a Good Time to Talk to Teens about Drinking Alcohol and...
June is National Safety Month, which also coincides with the end of the school year. It’s a time of year when many young people have extra time on their hands and for some, temptation can be right...
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Gateway Carbondale’s Executive Director Shares Concern Regarding Suicide...
Suicide is a Growing Concern In the wake of recent suicides in Southern Illinois, especially Franklin and Williamson counties we realize our communities are not alone. According to the Centers for...
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Fake Weed-Related Injuries and Deaths Break Out in Illinois
An outbreak of synthetic marijuana, starting in Chicago and fanning out in Illinois, has caused more than 50 cases of serious bleeding–including two deaths–and those numbers are rising. “This is the...
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Stay Cool and Safe this Summer
Today marks the first day of summer, finally bringing an end to a long and harsh Chicago winter and spring. While summer brings warm weather and longer days, it also brings some dangers. Adolescents...
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