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Are The Compulsions To Use Cocaine More Complicated Than We Think?
Cocaine may be a recreational drug of choice for some people, but its effect on a user’s brain is far from a casual matter. This drug was used in medicine at one point as an anesthetic, but was...
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The Dangers Of “Molly”
It seems like every time you turn the television on or read the newspaper there is a story about drugs finding their way into schools as well as peoples’ systems that you would never think of. Just...
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Why Is Heroin Addiction So Hard To Treat?
The words “heroin addict”bring to thought a certain image in most people’s minds, more than other types of substances. Heroin addiction is difficult for friends and family members of the person...
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Oxycodone: One Of Most Addictive Prescription Drugs On The Market
Patients who visit their doctor complaining of moderate to severe pain may be given a narcotic pain reliever. Oxycodone is similar to morphine, and it is used in conjunction with other drugs to make a...
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Top 10 Most Addictive Legal Drugs
When you think of drug addiction, what comes to mind? Is it the person who is using street drugs? There are a number of substances that are legal and addictive that give us a sense of emotional...
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Top 10 Most Addictive Illegal Drugs
There are many factors which determine who will become addicted to drugs and how quickly it may occur. In some instances, a drug may get someone hooked the first time a person tries it, while in other...
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Prescription Addiction Treatment For Alprazolam
Alprazolam is a medication which is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Someone who experiences panic attacks will have a period of sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear that may...
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Diazepam Addiction: When Substance Abuse Starts At The Prescription Pad
Diazepam is also known by the brand name “Valium.” This drug, which belongs to the class known as benzodiazepine, is prescribed to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures and symptoms of alcohol...
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Prescription Addiction: Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs which are prescribed for a number of medical conditions. Doctors most commonly use them to treat patients who are being treated for insomnia or anxiety. They are...
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What Is Ecstasy (MDMA)?
MDMA is an illegal drug that works as a stimulant and a psychedelic. Commonly known as ecstasy, it makes a user feel energized, while producing distortions in time, perception, and providing increased...
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What Are Narcotics? And, How We Help Overcome Addiction To Them
Narcotics are a classification of drugs that are produced from a base opium. These can be either pharmaceutically produced or made in home laboratories. The two most common forms of narcotics are...
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Prescribed Addiction: Amphetamines
Amphetamines are stimulant medications that are commonly prescribed to children, adolescents, and adults to treat symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While these prescription...
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How Can I Overcome Heroin Addiction For The Long-Term?
If you are struggling with heroin addiction, you understand firsthand just how incredibly difficult it can be to overcome dependence. Withdrawal symptoms can be relentless and painful, and the risk of...
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Prescribed Addiction: Adderall
As a mood-altering stimulant that contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, Adderall is commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy....
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The Rise Of Heroin Overdoses In The US
While the use of some drugs is declining, heroin usage has increased dramatically just in the last several years. According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of...
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Drug Abuse In The Military
Drug abuse is a common, yet rarely discussed problem in the United States military. While members of the armed forces have lower rates of illicit drug use than civilians, they are actually more likely...
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How A Prescription To Pain Pills Can Turn Bad
Pain pills are prescribed to millions of people each year for a wide variety of health problems such as for injuries sustained in an auto accident, after dental work, or even after a pulled back muscle...
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What Is GHB And Is It Dangerous?
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is an illegally-produced drug that is commonly referred to as a “club drug”. This club drug is being abused by a growing number of teens and young adults attending raves,...
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What Is Methadone?
Methadone is a synthetic opioid that acts similarly to naturally-derived opioids like heroin, morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone. However, because it is structurally dissimilar to natural opioids, it...
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How You Can Avoid Addiction To Painkillers After Surgery
Prescription drug addiction is an increasing problem in the United States. Yet, a primary cause of this increase is not often discussed. It’s an underreported fact that many addictions to painkillers...
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