A Comprehensive Opioid List – Narcotics, also known as opiates, opioids or painkillers work in the body by attaching themselves to receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) and as a result, block pain signals. For this reasons, opioids are sometimes prescribed to temporarily treat moderate to severe pain that doesn’t respond well to other pain […]
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All rehabs are not created equal. At any licensed drug and alcohol addiction center, you can expect a treatment program to help you detox—but there is so much more to rehab than detox. Luxury rehab offers addiction treatment programs of the highest quality, all in an idyllic setting. Though the cost of luxury rehab is typically […]
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Various Types of 12 Step Recovery Groups Addiction recovery is a serious, life-saving process, and overcoming substance addiction takes hard work, focus, and dedication. Having a support system of people who understand and can relate first-hand to what you are going through can be a huge help. Combine this with a specialized recovery plan, and […]
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If we knew the consequences of overlooking addiction—and the destruction to individuals, families, businesses, our communities and economy—we might think twice, three times or four times about ignoring it. Indeed, if we really understood how much better our world could be, we might dedicate massive resources to eliminating this social ill. To provide insight into […]
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Addiction has a way of taking over every area of life — body, mind, and soul. But with treatment at a holistic addiction rehab, you can reclaim your life from the inside out. A healthy diet is a key piece of that puzzle, providing a strong foundation for successful recovery. Take a look at the […]
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Did you know that America’s most extreme substance abuse and addiction problem is with a legal and accepted substance, not with street drugs or prescription drugs? It’s true. Alcohol addiction claims more lives than all other drug addictions combined. And the alcohol crisis has gotten worse in recent years, especially with the pandemic. This health […]
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People with substance use disorder face a stigma that is strong and nationwide. Others dismiss their very presence with sweeping, cruel generalizations, such as ‘junkies’ or ‘drunks’. This social stigma surrounding addiction needs to be seriously addressed, as it only contributes to the proliferation. Alcoholism is the only disease you can get yelled at for having.– Mitch […]
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s life feeling stressful for you with the holidays approaching? Would some ideas on how to better cope with the upcoming holidays be helpful? A parent wrote: We have a 20- year-old son who has been in and out of rehabs for the past two years. He dropped out of college and has used many […]
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Most people know that using drugs is both dangerous and destructive. But every year, it still happens that millions upon millions of people engage in drinking or drug use for the first time. Could someone you know be among these millions? It’s very possible that someone you know relies on alcohol or one of these types of […]
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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to review a summary of all the drugs taken by a particular group of people entering rehab. This compilation included reports from 70 people, men and women, average age 31, with ages ranging from 18 to 65. I was astonished at the long lists of drugs most of […]
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