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Study Highlights Lasting Impact of Parental Opioid Abuse
Drug abuse and addiction can be devastating to the people using the drugs, as well as those around them. Unfortunately, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it can be very difficult to quit, even if they want to. One of the best things you can do is to talk to someone if you …
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Is Opiate-Induced Depression Real?
Many of the issues caused by narcotic use and abuse are known, and most of these are physical issues, especially those associated with overdose. However, opiate-induced depression can occur in certain situations, and it can be just as dangerous or problematic as mental disorders that occur outside of drug use. How Can Narcotics Cause Depression? …
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Is Narcotic Tolerance Dangerous?
In many cases, narcotic tolerance occurs as a natural result of opioid drug use. Even if you are taking your medication as your doctor prescribed, it is likely that you will develop a tolerance to it over time, especially if you are on the medication for more than a few months. However, even though it …
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Has My Codeine Abuse Gotten Out of Control?
Codeine is a dangerous drug that, recently, has been abused most often by adolescents in the form of cough syrup. This is because it can “produce relaxation and euphoria when consumed in sufficient quantities,” but because the medication is not meant to be taken for this purpose, its use can be dangerous (National Institute on …
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Are All Drugs Narcotics?
Technically, all drugs are not considered narcotics. The current definition of the term is often confused many individuals, but only one specific class of drugs is considered to be synonymous with it: that of opioid analgesics. Which Drugs are Narcotics? According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, “‘Narcotic’ refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their semi-synthetic …
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Is Tramadol Withdrawal Treatment More Dangerous than Regular Opioid Withdrawal?
Tramadol, brand name Ultram, is used to treat pain in the same way other opioids are. While it can be a beneficial medication for some individuals, tramadol, like all opioid drugs, can cause withdrawal if a person suddenly stops taking it. However, the withdrawal syndrome associated with this medication can sometimes be even more dangerous …
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How Likely is It for a Prescription Narcotic Abuser to Switch to Heroin?
It is, unfortunately, common for prescription narcotic abusers to switch to heroin if nothing impedes their drug abuse. This is an extremely dangerous and problematic issue that can lead to further drug abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. But how likely is it for a prescription narcotic abuser to switch to heroin? What is the Relationship …
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The Importance of Researching Narcotic Withdrawal Before It Occurs
There are many things you should know about withdrawal from narcotics, whether you have been abusing prescription drugs or illegal opioids or merely taking painkillers as directed by your doctor. Opioid withdrawal has many symptoms and several potential complications, and it will be much safer if you understand what is to come before the syndrome …
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Is Buprenorphine a Safe Treatment for Narcotic Addiction?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “When taken as prescribed, buprenorphine is safe and effective.” The drug is well-tolerated by most of the individuals who take it, and it does not cause some of the problematic side effects caused by other treatments for opioid addiction. Though there are some issues with …
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What to Say to Someone You Want to Seek Treatment
Drug abuse and addiction can be devastating to the people using the drugs, as well as those around them. Unfortunately, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it can be very difficult to quit, even if they want to. One of the best things you can do is to talk to someone if you …
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