Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate Table of Contents Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate Stats on College Student Drug Abuse Why do College Students Abuse Drugs? Antisocial Alcoholics in College Signs and Symptoms of Student Drug Abuse Greek Life and Binge Drinking Finding Treatment Options for Students College Policies Toward Drinking and Drugs When Abuse Turns Into Addiction Dual Diagnosis…
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Does Alcohol Cause Withdrawals? Table of Contents Does Alcohol Cause Withdrawals? What Is Alcohol Withdrawal? Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Stage 1 – Minor Withdrawal Stage 2 – Major Withdrawal Stage 3 – Withdrawal Seizures Stage 4 – Delirium Tremens Factors Influencing the Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome What Are Post-Acute Withdrawals (PAWs)? The Risks of…
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Everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The “anonymous” group of recovery programs are some of the most prevalent in the country, helping people get back to sobriety and leave their addictions behind. However, these programs are heavily religious, and some people who want to recover their lives aren’t comfortable relying…
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Overcoming addiction differs for many people. In a bid to understand how people get over their addiction and dependence on a substance, psychologists have crafted a theory known as the stages of change. Also known as the “transtheoretical model,” the stages of change approach can also be applied to other behaviors. The stages of change…
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Identifying the Odors of Drug Use Table of Contents Identifying the Odors of Drug Use The Importance of Detecting Drug Odors What Does Heroin Smell Like What Does Cocaine Smell Like What Does Crack Smell Like What Does Meth Smell Like What Does PCP Smell Like What Does Weed Smell Like How to Help a…
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Chronic alcohol abuse can affect almost every part of the body. While the liver gets a lot of attention, alcohol and its effect on the heart also need to be taken seriously. Heavy drinking can weaken the heart and lead to a variety of cardiac conditions including stroke, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and alcoholic cardiomyopathy.…
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What Is Alcoholic Hepatitis? Table of Contents What Is Alcoholic Hepatitis? Alcoholic Hepatitis in the Family Inflammation of the Liver Alcohol and Cirrhosis Managing Alcohol Withdrawals Signs of Alcoholic Hepatitis Choosing Alcohol Treatment For Your Health Is Alcoholic Hepatitis Reversible? Dealing with the Diagnosis Supporting Long Term Sobriety from Alcohol I began drinking when I…
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Drug tolerance is a condition that tends to develop into severe substance use disorders and a cycle of addiction. Often people dismiss this and are of the misconception that it does not require treatment. Pathfinders Recovery Centers in Arizona and Colorado run with the motto of providing support and assistance to clients at any and…
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If you or your loved ones are struggling with Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia, you should be aware of what it exactly is and how to support your loved ones through it. It is a condition that can significantly reduce the quality of life. Let’s investigate what it is. What Is Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia? Table of Contents…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alcohol misuse is a risk factor for various health conditions such as liver diseases and heart issues. Alcohol contains many calories and can interact with some medications. Since it can affect your body’s sugar levels, it would be best to reduce or stop alcohol use…
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