Fentanyl is one of the biggest threats facing the United States, with overdose deaths from this synthetic opioid rising exponentially in recent years. This deadly drug is often mixed with other substances, such as heroin or cocaine, making it difficult to detect and even more dangerous for users. Knowing the key signs of fentanyl abuse […]
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When used together, drugs and alcohol either heighten or reduce their effects. This interaction of substances in the body can cause severe side effects or lead to overdose. The dangers of mixing substances are often unknown to users, who either experiment with different substances or combine them unknowingly. People who use prescription medications such as
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Many people who smoke say you can’t become physically addicted to weed. However, research says 30% of people who use it develop an addiction. While not everyone who uses it gets addicted, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a problem. The number of people addicted to weed is on the rise. In 2002, about 7%
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Meth is an illegal drug that can give you a false sense of energy. Also known as “speed” or “crank,” crystal meth is an incredibly addictive stimulant that impacts your nervous system. The high you get from meth can be very strong and pleasurable, but it’s also very dangerous. Meth can cause long-term damage to
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Can Exercise Really Help Keep You on Track? Methamphetamine use disorder takes a toll on the brain’s reward systems, often resulting in mental health issues, like depression, which can linger for a while even after the person has stopped using the drug. Adopting healthy lifestyle choices that can counter these effects is an important part
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Overcoming addiction is no easy feat, nor is it a one-and-done situation. Even progress that leads to long-term abstinence is still part of the recovery journey. Along the way, you will build new habits and increase your ability to make healthier decisions, all while moving toward healing. Because there is no finish line in recovery,
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As marijuana legalization efforts move forward throughout the country, weed use has increased considerably in certain circles. Cannabis is often thought of as being less harmful than other drugs abused and even alcohol. While cannabis use may not be associated with overdose or some of the physical harm that comes with the use of “hard
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What might be keeping you up at night is the fear that things have gotten out of control. You wonder, “Is it drugs? Is it an opioid addiction?” Sometimes how it begins is a gnawing feeling that something isn’t right. You may notice a change in mood or attitude or have a sense that things
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When you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, knowing more about what polysubstance abuse is can help you find the right drug rehab program. Polysubstance abuse is a condition that occurs when someone is abusing multiple substances. A person may have an addiction to alcohol, prescription medication, or illicit drugs at the same
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According to the NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health), 19.7 million Americans aged twelve and older battled substance abuse as of 2017. That leads many to wonder if there are telltale addictive behaviors they should be looking for in their friends and family. The longer an individual uses a substance, the more challenging
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