Drug addiction is a heartbreaking struggle, a devastating blow not only to the physical and mental strength of the victim, but also to the addicted person’s friends and family. While we may do everything we can to help those in trouble, we must face the facts: some people are lost to drug addiction. We are…
Absolute Advocacy is excited and proud to announce the approval of our Drug Education School. It’s a pretty big deal for two reasons. First and foremost, we are officially one of only two agencies in the counties of Mecklenburg and Cabarrus qualified and legally able to offer drug education classes. Second, and certainly not less…
Prescription painkillers; we all know they have strongly addictive properties, and yet they tend to fall outside of our awareness when we think about drug addiction. Regardless, they pose a serious threat to those prone to dependency. Plenty of myths about prescription painkiller addiction float around. It is important to lift the veil and discover…
Rehab; it’s not a word anyone likes. In fact, the idea of going to rehab sends hundreds of people running the other direction. Why? The reasons vary. Some people feel rehab is a negative, policed place. Others feel they have to admit something is wrong with them. Still, more just want treatment, and the word…