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Treatment Approaches for Substance Abuse and Dependency
Medically Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse Unfortunately in this day and age we still have thousands of people suffering from addiction to alcohol and drugs that are in need of treatment for this serious disease. People of all ages are suffering and many of them know they need help but are afraid to seek treatment for several reasons.
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Facts - How Much Do You Know?
Alcohol and Drug Use List of Facts Did you know that men and women who have a problem with alcohol are eighteen times more likely to use prescription drugs for non-medical reasons than those that don't use alcohol at all?
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Two different studies were done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and they also found that young people under the age of 25 were much more likely to abuse alcohol... -
Acetaminophen Addiction Can Be Treated, Liver Failure Might Not Be!
Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone Abuse Acetaminophen (ACM) was first introduced in 1955 as Tylenol and is definitely still one of the most used medications in the United States. Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic substance (C8H9NO2) that's used to treat headaches, used to treat pain, and used to reduce fevers. Yearly sales of Acetaminophen products are well into the billions of dollars.
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Drug Abuse Slang and Street Terms - Drug Slang and Terminology
Street Terms and Descriptions of Popular Drugs Abused by Teens and Young Adults Recreationally The reason for this article is to help parents and caregivers understand just how dangerous it is today for our children and young people when it comes to having fun and partying.
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Drugs of abuse change all the time and most parents don't even know some of these dangerous drugs exist. Most don't... -
Drug Paraphernalia II - Hidden Stashes
Drug Paraphernalia and Hidden Stashes, Would You Be Able To Spot It? As mentioned last week, there are many ways drug users conceal the substances they abuse and you can be sure drug paraphernalia will continually change. It's important that parents, teachers, and care givers understand just how widespread drug use is today and just how clever those who use drugs are.
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Drug Paraphernalia, What Every Parent Should Know
Staying a Step Ahead of a Drug User Isn't All That Easy To Do! This article will be the 1st of 2 articles pertaining to Drug Paraphernalia. There are so many different and unique ways people conceal and stash their pills and substances it's understandable that it goes un-noticed by parents, teachers and caregivers. Hopefully the information in these articles will help parents to stay one step...
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That Recreational 'TRIP' May Be Pushing Life Too Far!
Mind Altering Nutmeg High and Ivory Wave could lead to Death Recreational drug use is extremely common today. The use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs and over the counter medications is very widespread and the use of legal drugs for non-medical reasons is increasing in numbers by the day.
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Many people abuse substances and medications recreationally just to enhance their enjoyment... -
Prescription Soma (Carisoprodol) Drug Abuse and Addiction
Abusing Soma or Carisoprodol May Alleviate More Than Muscle Pain! Soma Abuse can lead to serious dependency and addiction. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that is legally prescribed for the treatment of pain due to muscle injury and muscle spasms.
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Soma is the brand name for Carisoprodol and comes in tablet form. Soma is also available combined with aspirin or codeine in prescription form.... -
Alcohol Addiction and Substance Abuse Among the Elderly
Our Aging Generation and Substance and Alcohol Use When we think about drug, substance, or alcohol abuse for the most part we think about young teens and young adults. We completely forget that anyone of any age can find themselves caught up in a whirl-wind of drug or alcohol abuse.
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The numbers are continuing to grow among the older adults that misuse alcohol, prescription drugs and other... -
Suffering from Bulimia Nervosa? You're not alone!
Bulimia is an Eating Disorder that requires Cognitive Therapy Eating disorders such as Bulimia Nervosa are extremely serious and without medical help, therapy and possibly intervention can be life threatening. Bulimia is much more common among women than men but that's not to say they aren't affected by this serious eating disorder also.
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Define Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa is generally...
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