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Short and Long-Term Effects of Oxycodone Abuse

[Oxycodone is an opioid very similar to heroin and morphine which produces an intense high. The sense of euphoria that users get when taking the drug is one they will want to repeat, and this can quickly lead to dependency and addiction. While the drug has legitimate medical uses as a painkiller, the potential for

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Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline

Benzos, including the brand name drugs Valium and Xanax, are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America today. This is because they have proven to be effective medications in the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, and seizure disorders. Sadly, even when used as prescribed, these drugs can be highly addictive, eventually requiring benzo

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The Importance of a Relapse Prevention Plan

In the world of addiction, a relapse is when you return to using and abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Additionally, you begin to relapse when you once again partake in the risky behaviors you engaged in during your addiction before you started walking on the path toward recovery. Because relapses are common, relapse prevention is essential

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What Are the Symptoms of Heroin Overdose?

One of the most dangerous consequences of heroin use is the possibility of an overdose. Taking too much heroin can easily lead to an accelerated heart rate and rapid breathing. As a result, many people die unnecessarily because they didn’t receive timely medical care. For an observer, it can be hard to tell if someone’s

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3 Signs of Vicodin Addiction

Abusing Vicodin over a substantial amount of time can cause bad side effects and can greatly disrupt your life. Therefore, the best option to overcome Vicodin abuse is to seek treatment at a prescription drug addiction rehab center. What is Vicodin exactly? It’s an opioid painkiller that’s a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. While hydrocodone

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What Are Heroin Overdose Symptoms?

Heroin is an illegal substance processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from certain varieties of poppy plants. This drug can be snorted, smoked, or injected, depending on the user. Heroin quickly binds to opioid receptors as it converts into morphine, creating a surge of pleasurable and euphoric sensations for the user. Tolerance can

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Why Adderall Is an Abused Drug Among College Students

Adderall is a prescription stimulant that can treat ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Those with ADHD typically struggle to focus, making them benefit from using a stimulant like Adderall. It allows them to be calm and attentive by balancing out certain brain chemicals. Those who do not suffer from this disorder experience the opposite effect, usually

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What Is a Speedball?

Polydrug use can put you at considerable risk for drug intoxication, a common reason for emergency hospital visits. Combined drug intoxication can be fatal and has claimed countless lives. One of the most common drug combinations that can cause combined drug intoxication is mixing cocaine, which is a stimulant, with heroin, which is a depressant.

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3 Benefits of Dual Diagnosis for Your Mental Health

Struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction is always challenging. However, those who deal with more than one issue may find themselves in a uniquely demanding predicament. Recovery from two or more elements, whether drugs or a mental illness, requires a custom-built and highly individualized program. A dual diagnosis treatment program helps patients achieve sobriety

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