Did you know that many prescription painkillers are pharmacologically almost identical to the world’s most dangerous illicit drug, heroin? If not, you’re not alone. Although past statistics indicate men are far more likely to become addicted to prescription drugs, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reports the number of women who died […]
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You may have gotten your mother’s eyes, your dad’s hair and lots of other characteristics from your parents. Did you ever consider that alcoholism might be one of them? We’ve always known eye color was a gene but the gene related to alcoholism might not be as well known. The link between heredity and alcohol
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Does your loved one have a new friend named Molly? If so, then it’s time to learn more about how drug dealers have rebranded the old Ecstasy into a newer, purer form of MDMA. Once Therapeutic, Now Recreational Scientists at Merck pharmaceuticals invented MDMA in 1912. It was originally used by psychotherapists for the purpose
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When it comes to getting sober or beating an addictive behavior, is selecting a drug or alcohol treatment facility solely based on its location wise? Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right rehabilitation center for you. Putting the Focus on You If you are considering entering a rehabilitation program, congratulations on placing
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Millions of people are currently in prison in the United States. In fact, the U.S. imprisons more people than any other country in the world, and many of those in jail are there for drug- or alcohol-related offenses. If your loved one is in jail and is also an addict, the problems associated with incarceration
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Dependence If you’re a caffeinated coffee drinker or you’re a diabetic, then chances are you know what it’s like to be dependent on a drug. Imagine going a day or two without coffee — a debilitating headache is the likely consequence and probably a foul mood. Diabetics, naturally, must have insulin — severe illness and
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If you suspect that you or someone you love is suffering from alcoholism, you’re not alone. Estimates suggest that 15 million Americans suffer every day from an addiction to alcohol. Thousands die every year from alcohol-related liver disease, incidents, and auto accidents. Although alcoholism cannot be cured, the good news is that it can be
Many people who are recovering from an addiction to alcohol and/or drugs find themselves suffering from anxiety or depression, especially while receiving treatment in rehab. Although certain anti-anxiety medications are remarkably effective at reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, they are also, unfortunately, habit-forming. How, then, to treat clients who are suffering from anxiety
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