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Signs of Addiction

Sometimes people use a substance for a while yet remain unsure if they are addicted. Occasionally, when a doctor prescribes narcotic medication, you may worry about becoming addicted. Further, you may even be taking a prescription that isn’t yours. Other people may be doing recreational drugs, yet they’re not sure if they are addicted either.

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The Stages of Withdrawal You May Experience During Rehab

Quitting drugs is often a painful problem due to withdrawal. And this reaction is one that goes through many different phases before finishing. Therefore, you must understand the stages of withdrawal to keep yourself safe. These steps usually occur with most people but will vary in many ways. Take them as a guideline to the

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Tips for Ensuring You Have Sober Holidays This Year (and Forever)

Drug abuse and the holidays are frequent partners in a way that can be very devastating to many people. For example, you may have lost loved ones during this time and feel compelled to use substances to ease the pain of their memories. Thankfully, sober holidays don’t have to be a distant memory. If you

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Difference Between Opioids and Opiates

People seeking help from opioid or opiate addictions find treatment in many different types of rehab programs. Traditionally, the majority of programs were based on the 12 step model, but in recent years, there have been more non-12 step rehab centers. This rise is because addiction is different in everyone, and not every type of

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What Are the Physical Effects of Alcohol?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Millions of people in the United States die each year due to alcohol-related problems. Alcohol is one of the most devastating substances that people ingest. It’s overwhelming because the difficulties of alcohol are often overlooked and downplayed. Not everyone recognizes how detrimental the physical effects of alcohol are. Consequently, people who indulge in alcohol not

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The Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol

Can you mix cocaine and alcohol? According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there were about 1.5 million cocaine users across the U.S. in 2017, and 14.1 million adults had an alcohol use disorder. Many cocaine users mix the drug with alcohol, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right health choice.

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