Signs, Symptoms, And Effects Of Suboxone Addiction

Suboxone is a short term prescription treatment for managing withdrawal from heavy opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, fentanyl, and other prescriptions. Containing the partial opioid agonist substance Buprenorphine, it is possible to abuse suboxone in high quantities and become addicted to it. Though the medication contains naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdose, suboxone can still

How to Help an Alcoholic in Need

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In many cases, the word help means to make something easier for someone else by providing your service, money, or resources. When addiction is involved, the best way to help the addict is by detaching yourself from the situation. Don’t let yourself try and manage the behavior. You can love the addict, but you have

Talking to Your College Student About Alcohol

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Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in the young people of today, especially for those in a college atmosphere and environment. Many people do not understand the risks of binge drinking as opposed to moderate use, and this can be a deadly mistake. Alcohol poisoning is a risk of binge drinking or alcoholism. However, to

Treating Vicodin Withdrawal Symptoms

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Vicodin is categorized as a man-made opioid drug with dangerous addictive qualities. The drug contains hydrocodone, which affects an area of the brain that is usually tasked with regulating pain. The Vicodin is commonly used to treat pain because it manages the opiate receptors in the brain which treat pain. Vicodin is one of the

Addiction Rehabilitation for Alcoholism

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Alcoholism, or excessive, extended use of alcohol, can greatly impact and affect your body. The negative results are abundant and diverse. Rehabilitation centers are able to provide you with a safe recovery environment. Centers like these can help you avoid the fatal effects of alcohol abuse and guide you through the process of creating habits

When Does Vicodin Kick In?

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Vicodin is an opioid, analgesic, and antitussive that is mainly prescribed to treat pain. It is a combination of hydrocodone, an opioid, and acetaminophen that helps absorb the opioid into the body. In addition to the hydrocodone and acetaminophen elements, Vicodin contains colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic

5 Signs That Cocaine Has You Hooked

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Cocaine addiction is extremely dangerous and addictive. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It increases the dopamine production in your brain, which is the neurotransmitter that manages the feeling of pleasure. Regular use of cocaine causes cravings and eventually addiction. The drug is one of the most addictive stimulants available

Normal (and abusive) Uses for Adderall

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Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. When used properly, it can be effective with treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, some end up abusing it which can lead to

Addiction in Crisis: How to Help a Homeless Family Member

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Addiction can cause problems in all aspects of the addict’s life—at work, school, home, and especially with family members. An addiction can drain addicts’ relatives of money, energy, and time. At some point, the addict could lose their home due to consequences of drug or alcohol abuse, and end up homeless. So how can you

Getting through an Adderall detox

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When planning to detox off of Adderall, it’s important to be prepared for everything that comes along with it. There are side effects and symptoms one can experience that can last for days, weeks, even months after the last dose taken. We’ll take a look into the symptoms and other important information of Adderall detox