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June 2017

5 SIGNS YOU ARE ADDICTED TO OXYCODONE

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Oxycodone is a highly-addictive analgesic or pain reliever that is sold in a wide range of prescription drugs such as Roxicodone, Percocet and others. These drugs vary in strength and formula and also include controlled-release and extended-release versions that are classified by the DEA as Schedule II drugs under the Controlled Substance Act or CSA. […]

THE EFFECTS OF STRESS IN ADDICTION RECOVERY

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery is keeping stress levels as low as possible. That’s because stress is one of the biggest factors causing drug or alcohol abuse in the first place. Stress during recovery could easily be detrimental to your progress by causing a relapse. There is scientific research to back […]

HOW TO LIVE WITH A HEROIN ADDICT WITHOUT ENABLING THEIR ADDICTION

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

When you are in a relationship of any sort, be it with family, friends, or a romantic partner, it’s the most natural instinct in the world to want to help them when they need you. When this person is an addict this can represent additional problems for you as you try to ensure you support […]

The Main Dangers of Barbiturate Abuse

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

When barbiturates are taken for medical reasons, it is to help people sleep. However, there are serious dangers connected to prolonged barbiturate use that have been recognized for a long time. One of the biggest dangers is when the dose is increased to achieve a desirable effect after some tolerance to the drug has been […]

SURVIVORS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR THESE INJURIES

Wednesday, June 28th, 2017

There has been an alarming rise in the number of both fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses in the US, with more people being left to deal with the long terms effects of opioid abuse. If you have ever been hospitalized for opioid abuse, there’s a chance you may go on to develop symptoms of long […]

FENTANYL RIVALS HEROIN AS MOST DANGEROUS OPIOID

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is most often associated as being an anesthetic drug for surgery with up to 100 times more potency than morphine. However, in recent years the drug has taken over for heroin as the deadliest drug on our streets, causing several hundred – if not thousands – of deaths along […]

DOES LEGAL MARIJUANA LOWER OPIOID ABUSE?

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

According to news reports, states permitting sales of legal marijuana are noticing a decline in opioid abuse, confirming the commonly-held belief that the drug’s legalization is having a positive impact. The research goes some way to silencing the concerns of critics of medical marijuana programs that easy and open access to the plant will have […]

How to Help Your Addicted Loved One

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious medical condition that can destroy the life of your loved one. Watching them waste away, go through withdrawals, harm themselves and others, and generally give up on life outside of their addiction is a horrible experience for anybody to go through. Here are a few tips to help […]

WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT DURING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017

When you are in the process of rehabilitating from drug or alcohol addiction, your sleep patterns may change, making it difficult to adapt to your new lifestyle. Sleep is crucial for your physical health and wellbeing and even having one night of restlessness can impair your judgement, making it hard to focus and participate in […]

HOW TO STAY SOBER WHILE TRAVELING THIS SUMMER

Friday, June 16th, 2017

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, it can be challenging to maintain your sobriety, particularly as you are away from your usual support network. You also step outside of your daily routines to enjoy new experiences surrounded by others who will more than likely want to enjoy a drink while they’re out of town. […]

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