Legalization of marijuana led to a proliferation of pot shops. If you want to smoke weed, this is your time. But for some drug abusers, traditional cannabis intoxication isn’t enough. What are dabs, and are they dangerous? What are Dabs? A dab is a concentrate of THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. It’s…
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Cocaine withdrawal is a real thing. Although not as severe as heroin withdrawal symptoms, there are nevertheless signs. For some, they’re so strong that they keep using the drug. For others, they create cravings that they don’t know how to process. A Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline? Unlike with heroin or alcohol, there isn’t one timeline that…
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Does this sound familiar? Every six to eight hours, like clockwork, you encounter heroin withdrawal symptoms. Initially, they’re mild, other times not so much. Sometimes, you fantasize what it would be like to ride it out and get clean, but you end up using again. Here’s what you need to know about how our substance…
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Your friends said that pot wasn’t addictive. However, they were wrong. When you find yourself wondering how to stop smoking weed, you know you’re struggling with drug dependency. Rehab offers a solution. THC Addiction Creates a Powerful Habit Smoking marijuana is a form of self-medication for some. It relaxes them and helps counteract social anxiety.…
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Percocet is a well-known prescription pain medication. It’s actually a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. The oxycodone is what makes the drug addictive. Once addiction develops, seeking addiction treatment center programs is the safest way for people to manage withdrawal and the long term side effects of Percocet. Without proper help, individuals could begin to…
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Drug abuse and addiction have invaded small towns across America, destroying lives and tearing apart communities. To show support for addiction recovery, many local and national groups hold rallies, walks and other activities to increase awareness and understanding. But what does this acknowledgment of local drug problems do for addicts and people in recovery? What…
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It can be easy to forget that alcohol is a drug. That is, until you start to develop alcohol cravings. When you start drinking often or quite heavily, you may find that, over time, you begin to crave alcohol. You may be sitting at work and unable to think about anything except for when you…
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Group therapy is a common way to treat substance abuse issues. It can be part of a comprehensive treatment program, like intensive outpatient, or it can be an effective treatment plan all on its own. In a group of people who share similar struggles, you’ll be able to talk through and process what you’re experiencing…
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Medication-assisted treatment is an evidence-based method for treating substance abuse. While it’s been around for a few years, it’s just now gaining traction and becoming available at more treatment centers across the country. MAT has garnered attention and sparked discussion, even controversy, since its creation. These opposing reactions have slowed its implementation, even as the…
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Overdosing is an incredibly traumatic event to both experience and witness. It’s crucial to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose so that if it happens to someone you know, you’ll be able to act fast. It’s normal to feel scared, even panicked when confronting an overdose. However, the outcomes of…
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