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Synthetic Opioids Found in Vapes and THC Products
Meth, also known as crystal meth, exists as one of the most powerful stimulant-based substances around. As a form of methamphetamine, using meth on a regular basis wreaks havoc on brain and body functions. Once a person develops meth addiction, quality of life plummets leaving a shell of a person in its wake. Others can …
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5 of the Most Common Narcotics According to the DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA lists five of the most commonly abused narcotics and their properties. These narcotics are very addictive and very difficult to get off once you are addicted. Although withdrawal from these drugs is not deadly it is extremely unpleasant which makes the relapse rate extremely high. If you are addicted to …
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Treatment for Adolescent Codeine Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Drinking prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda was referenced frequently in some popular music beginning in the late 90s and has now become increasingly popular among youth in several areas of the country.” Codeine is an addictive substance and can be highly dangerous, …
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Holiday Pressure and Why Now Is the Best Time to Get Heroin Addiction Treatment
Over the past decade, heroin abuse and addiction rates have skyrocketed. While the holidays can be difficult when dealing with addiction in any form, heroin addictions exert a tremendous toll on the person affected as well as his or her loved ones. With the holiday season here, individuals and families living with heroin addiction may …
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Top 10 Benefits of Entering Inpatient Rehab for Oxycontin Addiction
Inpatient rehab treatment for OxyContin addiction offers many benefits, including supervised detox, counseling, peer support, and time away to learn about yourself.
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Prescription Painkillers: a Gateway to Addiction for More than 50 Percent of Women
The New York Times asserts “Experts in addiction say that the use of medications like Vicodin, OxyContin and oxycodone—all opiates like heroin—has altered the landscape of addiction and relapse, in ways that affect both current users and former ones.” One of the biggest changes has been the link between non-medical—use without a prescription, use for …
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How to Avoid the Holiday Blues without Relapsing
Holiday stress will overwhelm just about everyone at some point. Whether it is unexpected holiday guests, ruined Thanksgiving dinners, or tight budgets for gift giving, stress is inevitable. For those struggling with drug abuse or addiction, this time of the year is especially dangerous. One of the primary reasons people relapse into drugs use is …
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How to Avoid Relapse during the Holidays
The holidays are normally a time for celebration and happiness. Unfortunately, for a recovering addict they can be fraught with temptation. There will be people drinking and using drugs at office parties, get togethers, and other gatherings. It can be extremely difficult for someone to resist the temptations of the holiday season. Many people choose …
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10 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress without Drugs
It is strange that a time of celebration and happiness is also a time of stress. With visitors, family members, and parties it is easy to see how some become overwhelmed by the holiday hustle and bustle. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, stress is one of the leading causes of drug use. …
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10 Tips for Recovery Support During the Holidays
Stress is a major cause of both drug use and relapse according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The holidays are extremely stressful particularly for those in recovery. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a time for relapse into drug and alcohol use. It is important to find ways to make sure that you stay …
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