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Recovery From Drug Addiction
If you have been experiencing drug abuse or drug addiction, you need to get help right away. Admitting you have a problem is the first step of recovery, and often the hardest step. While treatment and recovery isn't easy, it is very possible to overcome your addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and live a normal, happy and healthy life.
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Using Lorazepam to Detox from Alcohol
Alcoholism is a very serious illness. Having a dependence on alcohol can endanger a person's life, and cause serious health complications. When a person has been drinking alcohol for a period of time, and tries to stop, they can experience painful alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Lorazepam for alcohol detox is a common medical approach to treat withdrawals.
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All About Drug Addiction Detox
Detox stands for detoxification and is a method used by drug rehab facilities for reducing withdrawal symptoms. Drug addiction can affect your body and mind in the short-term and long-term and treatment should be sought immediately. If you don't know who to turn to for help, find a treatment center nearby or tell your regular doctor about your addiction and he or she will find you a facility...
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Percocet Abuse Side Effects
As one of the most effective pain relief drugs on the market, Percocet works as a 12-hour time-release medication. According to Bryn Mawr College, Percocet uses oxycodone, a powerful opiate narcotic, as the main active ingredient with acetaminophen added to intensify the drug's effects. Oxycodone bears a strong resemblance to codeine, which makes this particular ingredient almost as strong as...
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Can You Take Ativan for Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you or someone you know is addicted to alcohol, chances are that you are aware that alcohol withdrawal can be a physically and psychologically painful experience. Ativan is a medication belonging to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is often prescribed for treating anxiety disorders. A doctor can also prescribe a patient Ativan for alcohol withdrawal.
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Understanding the Dangers of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
Heroin, bought by users illegally, is a highly addictive drug that can be smoked, snorted, or injected. Heroin abuse and addiction can cause harmful psychological and physical effects on a person, even fatal consequences. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2002 to 2011, the number of drug poisoning deaths involving heroin doubled, from 2,089 deaths in 2002 to 4,397...
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10 Telltale Suboxone Addiction Symptoms
While suboxone is generally used in the treatment of addiction to opiates, some people can become addicted to suboxone if abused, or taken without a doctor's approval. If you or someone you know has been using suboxone and suspect an addiction, there are telltale signs of suboxone addiction symptoms you can watch out for.
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All About Drug Addiction
To be addicted to drugs means to be completely physically dependent on the drugs. This can be for any type of illegal substance like Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, Meth or Club Drugs or for Prescription Drugs. After using drugs excessively, you begin abusing drugs, which can lead to addiction if you use them for long enough. Your body gets used to the chemicals and will cause intense cravings which...
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Ketamine Addiction Treatment Options
Ketamine is a very addictive drug that can cause withdrawal symptoms quickly after the last dose has been taken. If you or a loved one has become addicted to ketamine, then you should consider talking to a substance abuse specialist about getting ketamine addiction treatment. If treatment is not sought, ketamine addiction can cause serious health complications.
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Seeking Addiction Treatment and Programs
The use of illegal substances like Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin and Prescription Drugs is a major issue in the United States. Abusing drugs is so common, in fact, it is considered an epidemic. People of all ages, social classes, ethnicities and genders abuse drugs. Some people are susceptible to drug use due to different circumstances, while others have other reasons for using drugs.
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