If you’ve been taking stimulants and are trying to stop, it’s a good idea to have information about stimulant withdrawal. Addiction to these substances can form fairly easily, and you don’t want to get caught in a cycle of addiction in your life. You can work to avoid that, by talking to professionals who care […]
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2.2 million Americans ages 12 and older regularly use cocaine, while another 473,000 use crack cocaine. Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant and an illicit narcotic, meaning that it has no known medical uses and is illegal to buy, sell, and produce. Cocaine is also prone to abuse and can lead to addiction. When
There are a lot of different types of drugs in the world today. Some of them are very helpful, but others can cause serious problems. So, what is a speed drug? These are drugs like meth on the illegal side and Adderall on the prescription side. These drugs, often called “uppers,” provide energy and focus.
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For many people, the cycle of addiction starts with their families. They may have parents, siblings, or other people close to them who abuse substances. Because of that, they may have learned these habits and behaviors from a young age. When that’s coupled with easy access to substances such as alcohol and drugs, addiction can
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Designer drugs are lab-created substances that are meant to emulate the effects of other drugs, like opiates, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Among the many dangers of designer drugs are that manufacturers create these synthetic substances in a manner that makes them legal or difficult to regulate. Substances like Spice and K2, popularly abused designer drugs, are
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One of the main problems with drugs and alcohol is that they affect the way the brain works. They can cause serious and significant problems for anyone who uses or abuses them, especially over the long term. It’s important to understand addiction and the brain, so you can get a better idea of how drug
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With the high rate of substance abuse in the United States, there is a likelihood that most people will have experienced it in their families. There are several programs in place to assist people who are struggling with this issue. Some of these include rehab centers, counseling programs, and group therapy. It’s also important to
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People often refer to drugs and alcohol, which makes it sound as though alcohol is in a separate category. But some people wonder, is alcohol a drug? The short answer is yes. It affects the body in a number of ways, and can be very detrimental if it’s misused or abused. Fortunately, at Promises Behavioral Health we can
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When we think of anniversaries, we often think of our memories of happiness, friendship, family and personal transformation. We think of the new habits and ideas we’ve discovered and the changes we’ve made to better our lives. We think of the people who supported us throughout the year and how their dedication helped us in
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Social media is big for teens. It’s a major way in which they interact with each other, and it can be positive. There are many downsides to social media use too, as many parents know, and substance abuse and mental health issues are two very important ones. Social media use can become obsessive in some
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