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Stopping Fentanyl Drug Abuse

October 21, 2022

Fentanyl is a potent and highly addictive substance. The use of fentanyl can quickly turn to abuse and eventually addiction. It’s essential to recognize fentanyl drug abuse so that you can combat it right away. This guide helps clients and their loved ones better understand the process of fighting fentanyl abuse. Recognizing Fentanyl Drug Abuse The first step is recognizing that the use of fentanyl has become a problem. Fentanyl

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Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms

October 21, 2022

Although oxycodone is a prescription that treats pain, it’s also an addictive opioid. Therefore, it can cause mental and physical dependence even when you follow a doctor’s prescription. If you abuse the drug, your risk of developing these problems increases. When you try to stop using, you’ll likely suffer oxycodone withdrawal symptoms as a result.   The Cause of Oxycodone Withdrawal Taking large amounts of oxycodone for a long period

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Is Ambien a Benzo?

October 21, 2022

Most people know Ambien as a drug that helps them cope with insomnia. Because of the nature of this drug, many people wonder, “Is Ambien a benzo?” In short, Ambien is not a benzo but is actually a hypnotic sleep aid. However, just because Ambien isn’t a benzo doesn’t mean that there isn’t a potential for abuse.   Is Ambien a Benzo? What Is it?    Ambien is a non-benzodiazepine

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What is Drug Abuse?

October 21, 2022

Defining drug abuse isn’t always easy. A majority of people use prescription and recreational drugs. However, using doesn’t necessarily mean you have an addiction. What is drug abuse? To answer this question let’s explore how to identify substance abuse, why it’s so dangerous, and how to treat it. What is Drug Abuse? There are two main methods for classifying drug abuse. The first is the recreational use of almost any

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Economic Effects of Alcohol and Drugs

October 21, 2022

Research reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that alcohol abuse costs the US around $223.5 billion annually, with close to 75% of the expenses related to binge drinking(1). Reduced productivity in the workplace accounts for the greatest cost, taking up more than 70% of the total cost of alcohol abuse, while paying for the health and law enforcement expenses related to problem drinking each accounts for

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Resolving to Be Sober

Resolving to Be Sober

October 21, 2022

Here we are at the beginning of a new year. The Christmas decorations are being taken down, the family and friends have all gone home, and we are ready to carry on with life as usual. For those of us who are hoping 2013 brings a more prosperous, healthier life, this is the time to evaluate ourselves and the way we live. Preventing Addiction And Resolving to Be Sober Millions of

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Are Oreos Really as Addicting as Cocaine?

Are Oreos Really as Addicting as Cocaine?

October 21, 2022

A new study has found that Oreo cookies are addicting, possibly even as addicting as cocaine. Researchers from Connecticut College looked at rats’ behavior when presented with Oreo cookies, and found that the rats behaved the same for Oreos as they did for cocaine. Comparing Oreos to Cocaine Researchers gave rats the choice between rice cakes or Oreos, and the rats chose Oreos every time. In a similar study, the

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Does Your Teen Have Unsupervised Access to Their Prescription Meds?

October 21, 2022

Do you have a kid at home who is on prescription meds? What are your rules around access to and unsupervised use of these pharmaceuticals? Your rules and attention to your child’s use of their own medication could be the difference between a properly medicated child or an addict, or even worse, life and death. In a study published by University of Michigan researchers, an alarming discovery was made. This discovery

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Coping with the Need for Pain Management in the Face of Addiction

October 21, 2022

As prescription drug addiction continues to reach all time highs, the crisis is being seriously looked at by the American Medical Association. The AMA is trying to figure out a way to cope with the need for pain management while lowering the incidence of addiction. According to the American Medical Association “As policymakers craft solutions to address prescription drug abuse, diversion, overdose and death, it is critical that we do not unintentionally

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ADHD Drugs

Emergencies Due to Misuse of ADHD Drugs Quadrupled in 6 Years

March 25, 2024

In 2011, statistics showed that 23,000 people ended up in the emergency room due to ADHD drug related situations. A dramatic increase since 2005 when only 5,600 cases like this were on record, this report illustrates just what a problem drugs like Ritalin and Adderall have become, especially in people between the ages of 18 – 34. Also very concerning is the information about how these young people acquired the

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