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Study Highlights Lasting Impact of Parental Opioid Abuse
Most of the time, the term narcotics refers to opiates or opioid painkillers that are available through prescription from a doctor but the term can also refer to other drugs such as marijuana, cocaine or methamphetamine. Various narcotics addiction treatment options exist to assist those who become hopelessly addicted to drug to get the help and …
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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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5 Places to turn if you Feel You are going to Relapse during the Holidays
The holidays are a time of join and togetherness, but they are also a time of stress and depression. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, stress is one of the leading causes of drug and alcohol abuse. The holidays are one of the most stressful times for some, particularly if they are in …
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The Shocking Truth about Meth Addiction
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 Ways a Ketamine Addiction Can Ruin Your Holidays
For recreational users, ketamine offers a means for escaping the pressures of daily life. During the holiday season, daily life pressures will likely increase considerably. Using ketamine to cope with mounting family obligations and buying gifts while trying to get into the holiday spirit can be a recipe for disaster. While ketamine may not lead …
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Shocking Ways Recovery from Prescription Painkiller Addiction Will Change Your Life
Prescription painkillers have advantages and people who take them under the full supervision of a licensed medical professional receive those benefits and are consistently able to manage the negative side effects with the help of their doctor. However, those who use prescription painkillers recreationally don’t have that benefit and will, instead, have their lives succumb …
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The Hottest Addiction Treatment Trends of 2015
Traditionally, addiction has been treated outside of the medical world. The Los Angeles Times reports: “Nine out of 10 people addicted to drugs other than nicotine receive no treatment, and most of those who do get it are put through unproven programs run by people without medical training, according to a 500-plus-page report released by …
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5 Simple Steps to Recovery from Addiction
The cost of substance abuse in the United States has reached well into the hundreds of billions annually. Some people go down this path and never return to their sober life. Others, however, realize that they are able to recover from their addiction by taking the right approach. For one reason or another, many people …
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