Opioids are a natural pain reliever derived from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, and are used to treat intense pain caused by a number of issues. The opioid epidemic began in the early 1990s when doctors began prescribing opioids for pain without fully understanding their addictive capabilities and potential for abuse. Today, drug-related deaths caused…
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A partial hospitalization program is a type of treatment program that helps individuals through the complexities of addiction recovery. How does PHP work? It helps clients with the transition from recovery back into their everyday lives and greatly reduces the risk of relapse. PHP is essential for those with a serious addiction that requires several…
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Signs of a high-functioning addict can be hard to spot when you aren’t sure what to look for. Drug treatment programs provide successful treatment to those who are actively addicted to substances but good at hiding their addiction. It’s not easy to function as an addict, but some people are very good at hiding what they…
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In an effort to thwart law enforcement, synthetic drugs have increased in popularity over the past decade. One example of this is synthetic cathinones or bath salts. Marketed as a jewelry cleaner, plant food, or even ordinary bath salts, many contain chemical compounds similar to meth. Bath salts effects are dangerous and come with a…
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Prescription drugs are some of the most dangerous substances in the United States. Despite coming at the recommendations of medical professionals, these substances often have high abuse and addiction potentials. In fact, there are more people struggling with prescription drug abuse than there are users of meth, cocaine, and heroin combined. These facts about prescription…
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Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of a loved one in your home due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that medicine cabinets filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening. A substance use treatment center in Portland Oregon can help with cough…
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Addiction treatment programs are challenging, but they have many benefits that come from the hard work you will put into it. This is not a process that you have to go through on your own. Addiction treatment help is available to you from a range of professionals and, in some cases, family. With a few…
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Drug addiction is not something that people can just stop on their own without professional help. Since addiction is a disease, they require help when dealing with and recovering from it. For some people, addiction treatment is enough to put them on the road to recovery. Others require addiction medicines to help them get well.…
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What is going to help you to keep up with life around you while maintaining your sobriety? What activities for addiction recovery are helpful? For those who are thinking about leaving rehab and starting on the journey of recovery, it’s hard to realize you have to do all of the work in the real world…
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Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of men and women each year. In fact, one in 10 of us struggles with panic attacks. Those who experience panic disorders may wonder how to deal with a panic attack without turning to drugs or alcohol for relief. In fact, enrolling in a panic…
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