Dos and Don’ts of Convincing a Loved One to Go to Rehab
When you see a loved one—family or friend—destroying themselves and others around them due to a substance abuse problem, it …
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Life After Rehab: What to Expect
Many people don’t go to drug treatment centers near their home—some even will travel out-of-state for their rehab. However, when …
Heroin: Why It’s So Addictive and How You Can Help a Heroin Addict
More than likely, you have read or heard stories about people getting addicted, but you may be curious as to …
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Can Blocking A Protein Help Fight Alcohol Addiction
A great deal of media attention has been focused on the escalating opioid epidemic in America. More than 52,000 Americans …
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Dopamine and the Susceptibility of Men to Alcoholism
In the United States, the rate of alcoholism among men is more than twice the rate of alcoholism among women. …
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Cocaine Detoxification and Related Side Effects
Medical Detoxification is a process in which individuals are systematically and safely withdrawn from addicting drugs, usually under the care …
Molly (Ecstasy) and Dangerous Perceptions
Among drug trends today, few are as ingrained in popular culture as the designer drug “molly.” Popularized in the lyrics …
Addressing Misuse of Prescription Medication
Some addicts/alcoholics must take prescribed medication for serious medical problems. However, it is generally accepted that the misuse of prescription …
Thorough Assessment is Crucial in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a complex disease. It is frequently described as the compulsive continuation of substance use or other addictive behavior …
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The Psychological Withdrawal of Quitting Meth
Methamphetamine use has unique physical and mental effects on addicts, and people who are quitting meth experience a different type …