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6 Tips for Staying Sober Over the Holidays
It will soon be the season for family gatherings, work-related parties, and around the clock socializing. It’s also a season that poses unique challenges for people newly in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
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How to Quit Smoking Weed
Marijuana use in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Widespread legalization for both recreational and medical purposes is occurring in many states. In fact, at the time of this writing, only nine states continue to make marijuana fully illegal.
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Risks of Snorting Adderall XR
Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is a prescription-only stimulant. As such, it works to increase activity in the central nervous system (CNS). It is commonly used to treat the symptoms of ADD/ADHD and narcolepsy. Using Adderall or Adderall XR in any way other than directed by a doctor is considered abuse, is risky, and is more…
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Benefits of Quitting Weed
Most of us know marijuana can be habit-forming. We also know the benefits of quitting weed are real. We can see the struggle in friends or family members engaged in heavy marijuana use.
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Is Alcoholism Genetic?
Is Alcoholism Genetic? – Addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain’s reward center, and researchers have long debated over possible genetic and hereditary contributors to addiction.
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What Are Track Marks?
Track Marks on the arms are often a tell-tale sign of heroin use. Heroin is an illicit opioid derived from morphine, an alkaloid found in the poppy plant. When injected, skin lesions known as “track marks” are often visible on a user’s arms, legs, and sometimes other areas of the body.
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Does Kratom Show Up on a Drug Test?
Does kratom show up on a drug test? Well, the answer to this question depends on the kind of test. Kratom isn’t detectable on the standard 5-panel drug test, but it does show up in blood or urine tests.
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Suicidal Depression and Substance Abuse
It is not uncommon to encounter feelings of depression while in recovery from addiction, but at what point do those feelings become dangerous and require professional help?
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Signs of an Opioid Overdose
Opioid abuse and addiction has been rising steadily since the early 2000s, and as a result, the overdose rate in the United States has also been increasing to epic proportions. For this reason,
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How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?
How long does Suboxone block opiates? A single dose can last between 24-60 hours, with an average of around three days. Most medical professionals direct patients to take the drug once daily.
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Should I Use Kratom for Opiate Withdrawal?
Should I use Kratom for opiate withdrawal? If you’re not quite sure what kratom is, this might seem like a rather strange question. However, for those who understand the plant’s effects, it’s a question that definitely merits an answer. Read on to find out what kratom is and if you should use it for opiate withdrawal…
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The Dangers of Fentanyl Abuse
Fentanyl abuse occurs when a person misuses fentanyl—this can happen after being prescribed by a doctor or obtained illicitly on the black market. Fentanyl abuse can result in severe mental, physical, and social consequences, and can rapidly lead to an overdose.
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Signs That a Loved One Is a Crack Addict
Crack is widely regarded as the most addictive form of cocaine. Rather than being snorted intranasally, however, crack is typically smoked.
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How to Get Clean and Sober
Helping people get clean and sober and sustaining long-term recovery are the primary goals of any substance abuse treatment program.
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Lyrica Withdrawal and Detox
Lyrica (pregabalin) is a medication indicated for the treatment of nerve pain that results from shingles, diabetes, fibromyalgia, or other injuries and infection. Lyrica can also be used to treat certain types of seizures. A person who has become dependent on Lyrica may experience withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to quit or cut back.
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Gabapentin Withdrawal
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a prescription medication indicated to treat nerve pain and seizures. Although gabapentin is believed to have a much lower potential for abuse and…
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Alcohol Detox Diet
Whether you are detoxing at home (not recommended) or at a treatment center, proper hydration and nutrition are essential for reclaiming your health.
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Methadone Withdrawal
Methadone (e.g., Methadose or Dolophine) is a synthetic opioid commonly used in medication-assisted therapy to help people stop using heroin or other highly potent opioids. It should only be used as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program that also includes behavioral therapy, counseling, and participation in peer support groups. When used long-term, methadone withdrawal…
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Cocaine Detox
While cocaine detox may not be as intense as withdrawal from other drugs or alcohol, it does come with its own set of challenges. Detoxing from some substances, such as alcohol, can cause severe or even life-threatening physical symptoms
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Vicodin Withdrawal and Treatment
Like with most prescription painkillers, abruptly stopping the use of Vicodin can induce unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that vary in intensity from mild to severe.
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Can You Die From Alcohol Withdrawal?
You may have heard this before, but alcohol, benzodiazepines and barbiturates all have a risk of fatal withdrawal symptoms. Can you die from alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
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