Heroin is an extremely addictive, destructive drug. You might have noticed some changes in a loved one that cause you to suspect drug use. People who have drug or alcohol addictions are rarely honest about their use, so asking them outright probably won’t give you any answers. Instead, you’ll have to carefully observe them and…
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Tens of millions of people suffer from drug or alcohol addiction in the US alone. At some point, many of them will go through drug detox as a necessary first step in the recovery process. Yet, while many people know the term detox, the process itself is sometimes mysterious. We’ll explore what the detox definition…
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It’s tricky to judge whether you’re dating an alcoholic in the early days of a relationship. Everyone is on their best behavior, for one. If the other person turns down a second drink, it may prove they don’t want it. It might just prove that they don’t want to make a bad impression. You also…
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There are a lot of terms and phrases that you’ll hear when discussing addiction. Two popular ones are substance use and chemical dependency. While many people use those phrases interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. To understand dependency, we need to separate it from substance use. Substance Use The term substance use is really…
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Alcoholism is very hard on the person suffering from alcoholism, as well as his or her friends and family. Even so, most people would rather help the alcoholic than cut that person out of their lives. Providing help for alcoholics isn’t an easy task, but you can do it with knowledge and professional assistance. Understand…
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When you think of a drunk person, you likely imagine the stereotype in your head. This is often a person who doesn’t have the ability to walk straight and slurs his or her speech. However, these are just a couple of the effects of drinking too much. Just how does alcohol affect the brain? Drinking…
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Cocaine affects the brain’s pleasure center. Its use results in temporary feelings of euphoria, strength, energy, and mental alertness. But it most certainly has a dark side. Is cocaine addictive and — if so — how do you overcome the dependence? Yes, You Can Develop a Dependence on Cocaine Quickly What makes this drug so…
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Many use the terms opioid and opiate interchangeably. That said, there are some marked differences in the substances these words describe. What do you need to know about the opioid vs opiate discussion? More importantly, where can you get help if you’ve fallen victim to an addiction? Opioid vs Opiate Opioids are synthetic medications. Physicians…
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Approximately 8% of Americans have a drinking problem. Unfortunately, far fewer seek treatment. For some, it’s the fear of detox. A closer look at an alcohol withdrawal timeline shows that at a good-quality facility, overcoming an alcohol use disorder is possible. 5: Signs of Alcoholism that Tell if You Need Help An inability to control…
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What should you look for in a good quality drug addiction treatment center? While most have an array of amenities, a few now also offer gender-specific treatment. These programs open up a new healing opportunity for men and women who struggle with substance use. What are the advantages of this setup? Why Should a Drug…
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