Prescription opioid abuse has reached an all-time high. New mothers are joining the ranks of people developing addiction accidentally addicts, as most are prescribed too many opioids for C-section pain. Birth by Cesarean section (C-section) has been rising steadily for […]
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The benzo withdrawal timeline can be short or long but typically involves uncomfortable physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. As you may realize, not knowing what to expect—not being familiar with benzo detox steps or not expecting discomfort of any kind—can
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Adderall and Ritalin are two of the most widely prescribed medications for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both of these medications are potentially addictive stimulants. Suppose you’re looking to avoid stimulant abuse, which may end in stimulant addiction and require
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Addiction does not discriminate. For many reasons, it can happen to anyone at any age and at any time. Understanding these reasons is key to getting to the root of addiction and treating it, and avoiding these triggers is vital
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Some of those who use meth say crystal meth produces a high like none other. The drug works by flooding the brain with high amounts of dopamine, one of the brain chemicals responsible for feeling pleasure. Dopamine can make you
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For every individual in recovery, relapse is a persistent and ominous threat. Once they’ve stopped drinking, the alcoholic would dearly like to believe they’ve banished the substance from their lives forever. Studies, however, suggest that more than half of all
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Depression and anxiety have always been closely connected with addiction. In many cases, they are the triggering things that led a person to start drinking or taking drugs. In time, they may even be associated with getting clean. This is
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Relapse during recovery from alcoholism is common, but it can also feel discouraging to the person in recovery. It is important to remember that relapses are part of the recovery process and do not mean that you have failed. If
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Before seeing them off to college, many parents will help their daughters prepare emotionally for some of the challenges they will face. Many times, going to college will be the first time they will experience some real-world challenges they will
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It’s not always easy to tell if a loved one has a cocaine problem. They may be good at hiding it, or you may not know the signs for which to look. But some telltale symptoms can help you determine
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