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HHS Awards $247.9 Million for Opioid Treatment and Naloxone Training
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 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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The Dangers of Codeine Abuse and Knowing When Treatment Help is Needed
Codeine, an opiate commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain symptoms, can be obtained with a prescription as well as from any store that stocks pain relief remedies. Codeine also works well as a cough suppressant. As the first opiate drug approved for over-the-counter sales, codeine remains one of the most commonly prescribed drugs …
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Are All Narcotics Illegal?
While all narcotics are not illegal, there is a discrepancy in how the term itself is used and which drugs it exactly covers. Medically speaking, though, there are many narcotics that can be used legally while under a doctor’s care. What Does “Narcotic” Mean? Narcotic is a term that covers many types of drugs and …
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What is so Special about Narcotics?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the use of narcotics for recreation is steadily increasing. Although some have gone out of fashion, drug manufacturers and dealers are always coming up with new ones to captivate younger users and bewitch them into addiction. If you have never tried narcotics illegally, you might wonder what …
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Mixing Narcotics with Other Medications
The result of mixing drugs is called a drug interaction. Many drugs may be mixed safely, while others are extremely dangerous. One of the more dangerous drugs to mix are narcotics. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more and more people, particularly teens, are mixing narcotics and other drugs. Sometimes the reactions are …
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How to Stop Using Narcotics
Deciding to stop using narcotics is one of the hardest decisions you will make. The next step is learning how to stop using narcotics. This is not a simple thing particularly if you are addicted to them. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a very complex illness and stopping sometimes takes …
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Why Do People Die From Narcotics Addiction?
Everyone knows that you can die from a drug addiction but what some people do not understand is how those deaths happen. Many people only have a vague notion that drugs kill you. It is a morbid fact that there is not only one way that drugs kill. Overdose Overdose is one of the number …
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Drug Enforcement Administration’s Most Dangerous Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies the most dangerous drugs in their estimation as Schedule I drugs. These drugs have no medical use and are highly addictive. They are highly likely to be abused by people. They also have the potential to severely damage the mind and body of those that use them. There are also …
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I Don’t Need an Intervention–I Can Quit Anytime
If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, there will come a time when your loved ones step in to see if they can help. As frustrating as this may be from where you sit, remember this: they are only trying to provide assistance as they don’t want anything to happen to you. There …
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