Many people struggle with study drugs and addiction, and people often don’t realize it because these medications are legal. Not only are they legal, but most of the time doctors prescribe them. The primary issue is that these medications can quickly turn a person’s life completely upside down. Understanding Study Drugs and Addiction Study drugs…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re just seeking a drug rehab center in California or you’ve been sober for years, there are ways that men can stay on the right track. It’s important to stay grounded in recovery to avoid relapse. Here are some vital sobriety tips for men to remember along their recovery journeys. Sobriety…
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Often called alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD), alcoholic dementia is a term medical experts use to classify impaired brain function due to heavy drinking over a period of several years. Many people mistakenly believe it’s the point of no return for an alcoholic. In reality, a heavy drinker can make a partial or even full recovery…
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The United States is in the middle of a heroin epidemic. Between 1999 and 2014, the number of heroin-related deaths among Americans rose by 248%. Heroin comes in a powdered form as well as a sticky liquid that’s often called ‘black tar heroin’. The powdered form is most common in the United States and can…
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One question that people typically have in regard to meth is, “What is meth mouth?” It’s a term that comes up a lot when people talk about those who use meth. However, the majority of people don’t even know what meth mouth is or why it affects people who use meth. It’s important that people…
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Pill mills are shops and clinics run by medical professionals who abandoned their professional practices and medical ethics in search of greater profits. In pill mills, doctors provide clients with prescriptions for medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin regardless of medical need. How Do Pill Mills Start? Pill mills start when medical professionals abandon their…
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Painkillers are one of the most underestimated substances among drugs and medications. Some are comprised of many of the same substances that are also found in popular street drugs, such as cocaine or heroin. Painkiller addictions are especially dangerous because they sneak up on users and affect people that never intended to use substances recreationally.…
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Passed in 1970, the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act continues to provide the legal basis for U.S. drug policy. Among its benefits, it divides substances into five categories or schedules. Ranging from schedule 1 to schedule 5 drugs, these categories describe a substance’s potential to be abused, its safety, its potential to become…
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What is cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant substance that originally existed for pharmaceutical and medical purposes. Nowadays, although some medical professionals still use it as a local anesthetic, cocaine is well-known as an illegal, highly addictive street drug. As cocaine grows in popularity on the streets, it becomes more and more imperative that people are…
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Over nine million people around the world use heroin. Unfortunately, it’s possible that your friends, loved ones, or family members are using this highly-addictive substance. What are signs of heroin use? If you notice any of these signs in someone you know, it’s time to help them find an addiction treatment program. What Are the…
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