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The 5 Most Addictive Drugs In The United States
December 5th, 2017The following drugs are highly addictive and dangerous when used alone: heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, alcohol, and benzodiazepines. These drugs are often used together in patterns of polydrug or polysubstance abuse (using two drugs together or even taking two within close periods of time). Polydrug abuse increases the risk of addiction, overdose, death, and drug-related health […]
Can I Drive My Own Car To A Rehabilitation Center?
November 30th, 2017Rehabilitation Centers Serve Your Best Interest Rehab facilities often employ various tactics to ensure you’re receiving the highest quality of treatment in order to remain drug or alcohol-free during your stay. This can seem intrusive, and even confrontational at first, but places to serve you in the best possible way. The ultimate goal of rehabilitation […]
Abscesses From Intravenous (IV) Drug Use
November 27th, 2017What Is An Abscess? An abscess is a pocket of infected tissue which contains pus. This infection may occur within the skin (cutaneous) or below the surface (subcutaneous). An infection develops when your body attempts to fight a foreign germ such as bacteria. While some abscesses occur almost immediately, most take two to five days […]
Cocaine Addiction Price: How Much Does Cocaine Cost?
November 20th, 2017Cocaine addiction is a serious issue in the United States. An estimated 1.5 million people 12 years and older were found to be currently using cocaine, a 2014 study reports. It is possible to become addicted to both powder cocaine as well as crack cocaine, a derivative of the drug that gained popularity in the […]
5 Signs Of Crack Cocaine Use
November 17th, 2017What Is Crack Cocaine? Crack is an intensely potent form of cocaine which can form a physical dependency and addiction after only one use. Like cocaine, the high from crack is relatively short-lived. When smoked these sensations last only five to 15 minutes, leading many users to quickly return to the drug. Using crack in […]
5 Ways To Stay Sober Over Thanksgiving
November 16th, 20171. Identify Potential Triggers Sometimes a trigger may be an argument, a situation playing out, in the same way, every year in a way which creates tension, or even a person placing demands on us (e.g. make sure you arrive on time, don’t forget your side dish, etc.). While these people may mean well, the […]
5 Signs Your Loved One Is Abusing Xanax
November 10th, 20171. Changes In Behavior If you’re in a relationship with someone taking Xanax, or other benzodiazepines, then take note of subtle changes in their behavior. Changes in behavior may include tiredness and lethargy, or an overall lack of energy and enthusiasm. Sluggishness, lazing around, and general inactivity may indicate Xanax abuse. This may ring especially […]
5 Signs Your Loved One Is Abusing Vicodin
November 9th, 2017Vicodin is a strong opiate prescription painkiller. It is a small, bitter, white tablet that has two active ingredients: hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen. In 2015, there were approximately 15,000 overdoses on prescription painkillers. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports an estimated 26.4 million to 36 million people worldwide to suffer from substance use disorders […]
What Percentage Of People Use Drugs In The United States?
November 6th, 2017Recent reports show that 7.1 percent of Americans misused a prescription drug in 2016. This does qualify as abuse. Drug misuse and recreational abuse can lead to addiction, overdose, and even death. Drug Abuse Doesn’t Always Take The Form You Expect A person who abuses drugs doesn’t always fulfill the role portrayed in film or […]
5 Signs Of OxyContin Abuse
November 1st, 2017Prescription painkiller abuse has reached epidemic proportions across our nation. OxyContin, brand name drug of the generic medication Oxycodone, has claimed far too many lives within this battle. 1. Self-Medicating Is One Of The Symptoms Of Addiction Some users, and even their loved ones are unaware abuse is occurring even if they witness it on […]
5 Signs Of Adderall Abuse
October 31st, 2017Adderall abuse has a dangerous feature: a significant percentage of those who abuse it are students and professionals seeking to enhance their academic or on-the-job performance. Because of this, Adderall abuse may be difficult to spot. But evidence becomes more clear as abuse accelerates, changing a person’s behaviors, physical health, and mental functioning, before finally […]
How Do I Pay My Bills While in Rehab?
October 18th, 2017Stress is one of the biggest triggers of drug use and relapse. One of the most common and burdensome forms of stress we face within our lives is that which regards finances. After you leave treatment, you don’t want to come home to a pile of overdue bill notices. Taking the time to create a […]
