The Cycle of Addiction and Relapse Table of Contents The Cycle of Addiction and Relapse What Is Chronic Relapse? Short Term Addiction Treatment and Relapse What Is a Chronic Relapse Treatment Center? Personalized Treatment to Combat Chronic Relapse Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Relapse Emotional, Mental, and Physical Relapse Emotional Stage Mental/Craving Stage Physical/Engagement Stage…
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While concerns about the class of drugs known as opioids have risen in the last decade, 58 out of every 100 Americans still receive a prescription for these painkillers every year in some form or another. Read on for more information on the opioid addiction, especially useful given the current opioid epidemic. While useful, their…
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Looking for “outpatient rehabs near me” is sometimes the most effective choice for treating addiction. Choosing to seek rehabilitation is difficult to make. Having to determine what type of rehab to attend makes the decision even more complicated. Rehabilitation, whether residential rehab or outpatient rehab, is an effective and common form of treatment for addiction.…
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Outpatient rehabs near me are sometimes the most effective choice for treating addiction. Choosing to seek rehabilitation is difficult to make. Having to determine what type of rehab to attend makes the decision even more complicated. Alcohol and drug rehabilitation, whether inpatient or outpatient, is an effective and common form of treatment for addiction. The…
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Combating the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic Table of Contents Combating the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic What You Should Know About Fentanyl What is Fentanyl? Where is Fentanyl Found? How Should You Handle Fentanyl? How and Why Do People Use Fentanyl? How does Fentanyl Affect the Brain? Does Fentanyl Lead to Dependence? Can You Overdose on Fentanyl? How…
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Prevalence of Cocaine Side Effects Table of Contents Prevalence of Cocaine Side Effects Why it’s Important to Address Cocaine Side Effects Cocaine Basics Side Effects of Cocaine use 1. Cocaine effects on breath 2. Cocaine effects on the nose and face 3. Cocaine effects on skin 4. Cocaine Side Effects | Short Term 5. Long…
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Does Meth Remain in Your System a Long Time? Table of Contents Does Meth Remain in Your System a Long Time? What Is Methamphetamine? Crank Meth Speed Short-term Effects of Meth How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System? The Half-life of Methamphetamine Detecting Meth in Drug Tests Urine Tests Blood Tests Saliva Tests Hair…
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Is a Nightly Drink Alcoholism? Table of Contents Is a Nightly Drink Alcoholism? Does Daily Drinking Equal Alcoholism? I Drink a Lot Every Weekend. Am I an Alcoholic? Drinking In Moderation Binge Drinking Heavy Alcohol Use Can You Moderate Regular Drinking? What Are the Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder? Methods to Determine Alcohol Dependency Alcohol…
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Rehab is often thought of as a voluntary activity, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be voluntary. Sometimes the court or other legal representatives may consider forcing someone to go to rehab because it’s what’s best for them. The person sentenced to rehab this way might not have believed it otherwise. In other…
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Helping Someone with a Drinking Problem Table of Contents Helping Someone with a Drinking Problem Don’t Enable Their Behavior Knowing the Signs of an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Binge Drinking: The Beginning of More Problems The Red Flags that Your Loved One Has a Drinking Problem Understanding Alcohol Addiction What Not To Say to an…
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What Are the Most Common Stimulant Drugs? Table of Contents What Are the Most Common Stimulant Drugs? What Are the General Effects Of Stimulant Substances? What are the Side Effects of Stimulant Abuse And Dependence? How Can I Tell the Signs Of Stimulant Abuse? Is Stimulant Abuse Dangerous? Does Stimulant Abuse Cause Withdrawal Symptoms? Finding…
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Attending a Denver Intensive Outpatient Program Table of Contents Attending a Denver Intensive Outpatient Program What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program Or IOP? What Does an IOP Treat? Typical Features of a Quality Intensive Outpatient Program Education Services Psychotherapy Support Services Who Can Benefit from a Denver IOP Program? Are IOP Programs in Denver Covered…
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The Risks and Consequences of Cocaine in America Table of Contents The Risks and Consequences of Cocaine in America The Basics of Cocaine and Crack Can You Overdose on Crack? Now, Can You Overdose on Cocaine? How Much Cocaine Does It Take to Overdose? What Are the Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose? Stage 1 Stage 2…
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When an argument ensues regarding drugs with the potential for addiction, there are staples that surface during any conversation on this topic. Heroin, fentanyl, meth, cocaine – these are all drugs you expect to be associated with the word “addictive.” However, we’d bet a fair amount that most people wouldn’t include the drug DMT in…
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The Impact of Cocaine’s After-Effects on Your Addiction Risks Table of Contents The Impact of Cocaine’s After-Effects on Your Addiction Risks What Are the Effects of Cocaine What Are the Signs of a Cocaine Comedown What Is the Cocaine Comedown Timeline Who Suffers From a Cocaine Comedown Cocaine Jaw and Bruxism in Cocaine Users Cocaine…
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The intense effects of methamphetamine have made it a popular drug of abuse. But the high from the drug does wear off eventually and is followed by what is called a “crash” or “comedown.” What happens during a meth comedown and withdrawal, how long it lasts, and whether or not the unpleasant and sometimes hazardous…
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Transitioning into college is a significant life milestone. A student’s life in college or university helps shape the person they become in the future. Going to college usually means separation from home and independence. But living in a new social environment can challenge a person’s values and beliefs. University and college students in the U.S.…
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Most people are familiar with the psychological effects of cocaine, like intense euphoria and an increase in energy. These eventually lead to mood swings, dependence, and addiction, which devastate the life of the user. But there are also the less recognized physiological effects. One of these is coke jaw, an issue that can affect more…
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