Lean, also known as purple drank or sizzurp, is a sedative drink that has gained popularity among teens and young adults. It is a cocktail of promethazine, codeine cough syrup, and soft drinks. While drinking lean may seem harmless, it can lead to significant physical and mental health problems when misused. Learn how to spot […]
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What is lean? You may have heard of lean or purple drank through social media or news stories as this recreational drug became quite popular in the 1990s. But do you know what lean is and how it can affect your health? Understanding the dangers of lean can help you know whether you need help
Drug addiction is a growing concern in today’s society, affecting millions of people worldwide. Addiction can make a victim’s life a frightening and unpleasant experience while causing significant physical, emotional, and social harm. Detoxifying or flushing drugs out of the body is essential to recovery.Drug detox kits are becoming a popular option for people seeking
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While not everyone who uses cocaine recreationally becomes addicted, for those who do, the lasting effects can be quite serious. It’s, therefore, important to get quality support if you or a loved one has developed cocaine dependency. Gaining some understanding of how cocaine affects mental health is a great place to start. In many cases,
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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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It’s a common misconception that drug use only affects young people. However, drug use can have severe consequences for people of all ages. Drug use can lead to physical and mental health problems, and it can also impact your appearance. So, if you’re wondering whether drug use is aging you, the short answer is yes.
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Addiction Treatment and The Great Outdoors: Finding Healing in Nature Most of us know from experience that getting into the great outdoors can lift our mood and help us feel better physically and mentally. Research proves that our instincts are right and that getting outside is good for us. For people with addiction issues, both
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The importance of nutrition is often overlooked in the recovery process. If you’re eating enough to maintain your weight, you may assume you’re getting everything you need, but that may not be true. “Recovery” means gaining back what you’ve lost, and in addiction, one of the things that people have often lost is nutritional balance.
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Many people think of ADHD as a problem for little kids. But ADHD affects over 8% of all adults, with half of them developing severe impairment. Also, ADHD has a connection that may surprise you: an increased risk of addiction. People with ADHD are three times more likely than their peers to have addictions.
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Stigma involves negative stereotypes, labels and discrimination against a group of people. Although people can be stigmatized for many reasons and in a variety of settings, health-related stigma can be especially problematic. An article in BMC Medicine notes that it affects all quality care elements: diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. The authors note that stigma about
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