It is well-known that opioid use can be dangerous. While prescribed opioids can bring much-needed relief to patients who are in severe pain, they also present risks. If you or a loved one is addicted to opioids, you need to know that other health issues could be looming. You need to get professional help in…
Many people think they know what a drug addict looks like. They think about someone who is emaciated, unable to keep a job, and possibly living on the street. This portrayal was never completely accurate, and it is even less so today. There is no “typical” image of an addict. They can be of any…
There are a number of reasons why people quit drinking alcohol. Sometimes, it’s because hangover symptoms are getting worse. Other times, it’s because drinking is affecting their job or family life and they want to get things under control. Some people stop before their alcohol drinking starts to cause serious problems. Whatever the reason, quitting…
There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding drug use and abuse. Terms like drug dependency and drug addiction can be difficult to understand. That’s because some people use the terms interchangeably and some organizations define them differently. In recent years, some experts have come to reject both terms. That being said, there are commonly accepted definitions…
If you’re in drug addiction recovery, you may believe that once you get treatment for that particular addiction, you’ll be cured. However, many people in recovery substitute one addiction for another. This is called addiction replacement and it helps to confirm that addiction is a disease. In many cases, addiction is not tied to just…
There are many misconceptions surrounding drug addiction. This is not surprising since it is quite a complicated disease. There is a wealth of information available. However, some people believe it results from a lack of willpower or that it’s a moral failing. Even the people who love you may not get that you have a…
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant. Although it can be used for medical purposes, it’s recreational use is illegal. If you see it on the street, it’ll be a be fine, white powder. Sometimes dealers mix with it other powders like flour, talcum powder or cornstarch. It can…
If you’ve become addicted to alcohol, the idea of quitting may be overwhelming. You may have tried unsuccessfully to stop drinking before or you may have heard that withdrawal can be painful. Even though you know you need to bring your drinking habit to a halt, you may not want to seek professional help. However,…
Most people have some type of prescription drug in their home. Most of the time, they don’t think too much about these medications. After all, they’re supposed to heal, not hurt. However, prescription medicines can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs if used inappropriately. They can be addictive, and prescription drug abuse in teens…
Prescription medication is often necessary to treat or cure a number of conditions. Almost everyone has to take prescription drugs at some point in their lives. Most patients take the medication as recommended and they don’t suffer any severe adverse effects. However, some people use prescription drugs for non-medical purposes, and this misuse of prescription…
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