Drug Addiction Impacts the Entire Family There’s no way around the fact that drug addiction is a family disease. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it affects more than just the addict alone. It’s often that people hear about what addiction does to the person abusing drugs or alcohol, such as how […]
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In this day and age, it is extremely commonplace for doctors to jot down and hand out prescription medication – often without any questions or knowledge of the patient’s history of drug abuse. Xanax, Vicodin, Valium – you name it – these drugs can be readily available at your closest Family Practice Physician. Say the
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Adderall is one of those drugs that through extensive prescriptions and a little bit of media presence became normal. Most people start taking Adderall by the time they reach senior year in high-school and on occasions parents are the ones that introduce them to the drug through their doctors. However, the abuse of this drug
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Vivitrol is a prescribed medication used to prevent relapse in opiate addicts. While Vivitrol is typically recommended as part of a more comprehensive program of recovery, there are those who take the drug in hopes of avoiding all forms of supplemental treatment. This drug works to block the effects of opioid painkillers and other narcotics,
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Cotton fever is a benign syndrome reasonably common among people who inject drugs. It happens when bacteria from reused cotton or needles are injected into the body. When an intravenous (IV) injection drug user prepares their drug of choice, they may have to filter the substance before they fill the syringe with it. Associated with
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Ecstasy, the name most people associate with MDMA, which is short for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Also known as Molly on the streets, MDMA is a fine powder pressed into a small capsule for oral use. Another synthetic drug can be highly addictive; it produces feelings of euphoria, making it popular among teenagers and young adults. Let’s explore
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Cocaine addiction saw a rise during the 20th century and continues to be an issue today. Cocaine is highly addictive and stimulates the central nervous system. There’s no doubt that people abuse and that cocaine addiction leads to a myriad of health and social problems. Learning more about cocaine addiction facts and statistics helps understand
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Like other benzodiazepines, Klonopin can be highly addictive. What starts as a prescription to reduce anxiety, stress, and helping those with difficulty relaxing can evolve to a full-blown addiction. Understanding Klonopin addiction facts and statistics can give people a better idea of this prescription drug and hopefully prevent addiction. What is Klonopin? Klonopin, the brand
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Anyone who’s struggled with addiction wonders how to live sober and happy after treatment. It may seem that you’re one argument away from a relapse. There are so many myths about sober life being boring and unfulfilling, and it can be daunting for anyone. Around 80% of those who find long-term sobriety had at least one
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