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Understanding Crystal Meth Side Effects

Believing someone you love may be experiencing a substance addiction can feel like torture. You’re unsure whether the erratic behavior or the new people in their life are anything to worry about. Maybe the changes you think you’re noticing aren’t as big of a deal as you first thought. Or perhaps you’re even imagining that […]

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Recognizing Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

If you or a loved one is struggling with benzo abuse, it’s essential to recognize the signs of benzo withdrawal symptoms. Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a type of prescription medication often used to treat anxiety and insomnia. While they can be helpful when used as prescribed, they can also be highly addictive. If you’re considering

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Can Mindfulness Meditation Work for Addiction?

Some people escape life’s challenges through the use of drugs and alcohol. This method of dealing with problems only avoids addressing the root causes. As a result, bodies and minds can become reliant on and addicted to drugs and alcohol. Addiction is a severe problem that many people face today. The treatment process can seem

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Signs of Painkiller Abuse

Doctors may prescribe powerful painkillers for a variety of reasons ranging from post-surgery recovery to chronic pain. Some people also obtain the drugs illicitly or start with a legitimate prescription and transition into illegal use. However painkiller use begins, it often moves in the direction of misuse, especially when the drug in question is an

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Warning Signs of Meth Withdrawal

Methamphetamines, or meth, are widely abused and can have devastating health consequences. Unlike some other addictive drugs, there truly is no “safe” amount of meth to use. Quitting as soon as possible is thus the best plan. Still, it’s also essential to identify the signs of meth withdrawal and get help immediately since this will

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Warning Signs of Cocaine Use

Cocaine is a powerful drug that can be very addictive very quickly. Knowing the risks of using this potent stimulant is important because it is easy to overdose and can lead to serious health problems over time. Cocaine use can also be life-threatening, so finding a cocaine addiction treatment program is vital. If you are

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Is It Substance Abuse or Self-Medicating?

Are you using drugs such as marijuana to manage your anxiety? What will happen if you do not have the opportunity to smoke? Your responses to these two questions will determine if you are self-medicating or have a substance use disorder. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, the meanings are quite different. However, if

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Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can have dangerous long-term effects on the body and mind. The long-term effects of cocaine abuse can also tear apart relationships and put jobs in peril. The dangers of cocaine are well documented, making it important for those suffering from addiction to understand the price their body will pay

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What Is a Dual Diagnosis?

Mental health disorders, which can impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, can increase your chances of developing an addiction—especially if you don’t receive treatment for your symptoms. That means that having a dual diagnosis is possible and can complicate your recovery process. But what is a dual diagnosis? Substance use disorders impact more than 20

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