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Virginia Grant Funds Opioid Overdose Prevention Services
Unlike the naturally occurring narcotics such as morphine which are derived from the poppy plant and do not require synthetic changes in a laboratory setting, synthetic narcotics are produced entirely within a lab and are not actually made from the opium poppy at all. Although these drugs may not come from the same naturally occurring plant …
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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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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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