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Study Highlights Lasting Impact of Parental Opioid Abuse
Telling your parents that you have an addiction is hard enough but asking for treatment might seem even harder. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, seeking treatment is the best way to overcome a drug addiction. Unfortunately, many children do not get the treatment they need because they are afraid to talk to …
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How is Narcotic Addiction Treated in Pregnant Patients?
Narcotic addiction, that is addiction to opioid drugs both prescription and illicit, in pregnant patients must be treated carefully so as not to harm either the patient or the fetus. There are several methods used to treat this issue in patients of this type, and while it can involve a considerable amount of time and …
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I think my Husband/Wife is an Addict, What should I do?
If your husband or wife is acting strange and you are not sure why, it could be an addiction. Stress at work, depression, chronic pain, and anxiety can all cause someone that you love to turn to drugs or alcohol. When they turn to substances to relieve these feelings, they often wind up with a …
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Can Narcotic Addiction Be Treated Without Medication?
Narcotic addiction can sometimes be treated without medication, but in most cases, it is not the recommended route. This is because going through narcotic addiction treatment is extremely difficult, from the early withdrawal stage to even the later stages of recovery. It is a physically and mentally draining and painful process that is made much …
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10 Questions Only a Doctor can Answer About Addiction
When you decide that you want treatment for drug addiction, there are a few questions you should ask the doctor who will be running your program. Most doctors will be able to easily provide answers for these questions or will refer you to someone who can. 1. What Kind of Treatment is Available? According to …
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The Consequences of Denial in Opiate Addiction & When to Throw in the Towel
In spite of the “high” effects opiate abuse brings, these drugs drain the body’s vitality over time. Physical withdrawal episodes and disorientation most characterize the less favorable aspects of drug abuse, and yet addicts don’t seem to mind these discomforts as long as needed drug supplies remain available. While this may seem like the worst …
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From Prescription Pain Pills to Heroin: A Dangerous Road & When to Consider Opiate Addiction Treatment
Prescription pain pills have come a long way since the days when morphine was the be-all and end-all for pain treatment. With dozens of different prescription types and potency levels available, most any type of pain symptom can be relieved by one or more prescription drug types. Illegal opiates, such as heroin and opium have …
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How to tell Your Parents You Want Treatment For an Addiction to Narcotics
Telling your parents that you have an addiction is hard enough but asking for treatment might seem even harder. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, seeking treatment is the best way to overcome a drug addiction. Unfortunately, many children do not get the treatment they need because they are afraid to talk to …
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10 Myths about Narcotics Addiction Dispelled
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, narcotics come in all shapes and sizes. They are a class of drug that is one of the most sought after and one of the most dangerous. There are a lot of myths that float around about narcotics and narcotics addiction. In making the decision to seek treatment for …
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The Opiate Overdose Epidemic: Is Someone You Know at Risk?
Today’s opiate overdose epidemic has swelled considerably since its beginnings, with more and more people succumbing to the addictive effects of opiates each year. Opiate overdose rates not only reflect the large number of people abusing these drugs, but also demonstrate how opiates can quickly overpower the mind and the body. Without needed treatment help, …
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