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Marijuana slows reflexes and stagnates the executive functioning of the brain. Marijuana, itself, might not be to blame for it, but if it slows the brain down, this could have dire consequences. Marijuana can make you slow to respond to things, in many ways that the alcohol use does. Imagine having to do something quickly, like slamming on the ... Continue Reading

Nothing is worse than trying to succeed at something and failing. For many people, failure could be permanent if you don't try to succeed again. If you really want to overcome your obstacles, you have to keep trying. Recovery of substance abuse is no different. Here are some of the reasons that people fail in recovery: They fear that they ... Continue Reading

Many people struggling with recovery fail because they do so for the wrong reasons. If you are ordered by the court, or do so to fulfill some explanation by family members or a loved one, your motivation might not be as authentic and therefore will cause you difficulties in the long run. People struggling with addiction will have more success if ... Continue Reading