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Long Term Morphine Use Withdrawal Process

Anyone who has ever experienced post-surgical pain understands the wonders of morphine. This synthetic opioid analgesic not only blocks pain receptors in the brain and the spinal cord, but also produces a euphoric, dreamlike state. Morphine…

Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms From Xanax

Substance Abuse, Treatment, Xanax

If there was ever a drug that was first considered a miracle drug it is Xanax. People who struggle with occasional bouts of anxiety or have panic attack have benefited from Xanax’s swift action, bringing on feelings of deep relaxation and…

Opioid Addiction: Effects on the Family

Addiction, Family, Opioids

The opioid epidemic claims nearly 50,000 lives a year in the United States, with a further 1,000+ emergency room admissions. The nation’s health is suffering, the healthcare sector is struggling, and it’s a huge financial burden on the state. But…

Residential Detox for Adderall Withdrawal

Adderall, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

As with many prescription drugs that are misused, Adderall finds itself in this camp. Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that belongs to the class of stimulant drugs. The drug is often prescribed for treating individuals…

The Connection Between OCD and Drug Abuse

Addiction, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, OCD, Substance Abuse

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is within the anxiety spectrum of disorders. Individuals with OCD experience recurring and irrational obsessive thoughts that produce feelings of distress and anxiety. To alleviate the anxiety caused by the…

What Helps with Klonopin Withdrawal

Addiction, Benzodiazepines, Detox

With over 40 million Americans struggling with anxiety disorders it is no wonder that benzodiazepines, such as Klonopin, are so highly prescribed. This classification of drugs, which are sedatives, is used for reducing the effects of anxiety…

Depression and Alcoholism in Women

Alcohol, Depression, Mental Health, Women

Alcohol is a perennial favorite among individuals who suffer from depression, including women. The substance provides a respite from the symptoms of depression, such as feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or despair, replacing these emotions,…

Fentanyl Patch Addiction and Treatment Options

Addiction, Detox, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Fentanyl is a powerful prescription opioid derived from morphine, and often marketed under the brand name Duragesic. The drug is very potent, at least fifty times more so than morphine. Fentanyl is typically reserved for cancer patients who…

How To Stop Drinking Alcohol Safely

Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Recovery, Treatment

On some level of consciousness, we know when we are pushing the envelope on a particular weakness or vice. For some it might be indulging too often in sweets or rich foods, resulting in weight gain and health conditions. For others it might…

Help for Alcoholism and Depression

Alcohol, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment

Like a peanut butter and jelly, alcoholism and depression often coexist together. On their own, either depression or alcoholism is a devastating disorder. Together, these comorbid disorders seem to feast off each other, each worsening the symptoms…

Getting a Second DUI in California

Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, Rehab, Treatment

Why Do Opiates Make You Sick

Addiction, Detox, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Opiates, whether in prescription pill form or in the form of heroin, can make you feel nauseous when you take them and nauseous when you stop them after forming a physical dependence. The drugs provoke a powerful response by the central nervous…

The Effects of Taking Too Much Pain Medication

Addiction, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Rehab

When prescription painkillers burst onto the scene in the 90s they were seen as a wonder drug. These powerful analgesics could swiftly manage moderate to severe pain and were supposedly non-habit forming. Well we all know the end of that story,…

Getting An Alcoholic Into Rehab

Addiction, Alcohol, Detox

Once of the most daunting challenges you will ever face is that of successfully getting an alcoholic into rehab. To an outsider it may seem puzzling that this should be an issue at all. The obvious fallout that goes hand in hand with alcoholism…

Why People Should Avoid Using Opiates To Manage Pain Even If It Is Prescribed By A Doctor

Addiction, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Given the epidemic of opioid and opiate drug abuse in the United States, people should probably avoid using opiates to manage pain, especially chronic pain, even when they are prescribed by a doctor. The side effects and dangers are too great.…

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Long Term Morphine Use Withdrawal Process

Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms From Xanax

Opioid Addiction: Effects on the Family

Residential Detox for Adderall Withdrawal

The Connection Between OCD and Drug Abuse

What Helps with Klonopin Withdrawal

Depression and Alcoholism in Women

Fentanyl Patch Addiction and Treatment Options

How To Stop Drinking Alcohol Safely

Help for Alcoholism and Depression

Getting a Second DUI in California

Why Do Opiates Make You Sick

The Effects of Taking Too Much Pain Medication

Getting An Alcoholic Into Rehab

Why People Should Avoid Using Opiates To Manage Pain Even If It Is Prescribed By A Doctor

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