Addiction is a very severe mental illness that hijacks the brain, which makes it difficult to separate truth from fiction. In your active addiction, you may feel like you’re all alone in your struggles because people don’t understand. On the other hand, you may feel as though you’re not someone who deserves to have someone…
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Purple drink, or drank, is a beverage that might seem harmless. In reality, the drink is incredibly addictive and can cause countless health problems. If you or someone you care about drinks purple drank, learn more about how to recognize and treat it. Table of Contents The Ingredients in Purple DrankWhy People Drink This Dangerous…
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Methadone is often a “replacement drug” for heroin. Many times, physicians will give opioid addicts methadone as a way to avoid the worst withdrawal symptoms. However, methadone isn’t risk-free. Get answers to the question, “What is methadone?”, and find out more about the drug below. Table of Contents What is Methadone?How Do People Abuse Methadone?What…
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Is marijuana addictive? In a word, yes. One of the most common myths about marijuana use is that it won’t lead to addiction. Take a closer look at how it can be addictive and what you can do to recover from a marijuana addiction. Table of Contents Is Marijuana Addictive? The DSM Says Yes.Marijuana Withdrawal…
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Alcohol is so common in society that many people don’t know what it is anymore. In fact, many people can’t answer the question, “is alcohol a drug?” It shocks many teens and some adults to learn that alcohol is, indeed, a drug. Table of Contents Is Alcohol a Drug? If So, What Kind?How Much Is…
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Drug addiction and mental health is a struggle for us ALL! You don’t have to be an addict to struggle with addiction and all that comes with it. It affects everyone; from the addict, a family member, friend, co-worker; even a worried neighbor. Addiction is hard and finding the right treatment option is key to…
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Trying to stay sober is much more difficult than many people think it is. Because of this, most individuals need therapy to maintain their sobriety. Drug therapy is specifically for people struggling with an addiction. It teaches them how to deal with life’s difficulties. One of the most important things people learn in drug addiction…
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Addiction to drugs or alcohol has to end at some point, whether through death or detox. Sadly, these are the only two ways to end a substance abuse issue. The good news is that going through detox is easier today than ever before, thanks to the experience of quality rehab centers. These caring professionals help…
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“Substance use disorder” is a term that professionals use to diagnose drug or alcohol addiction. The American Psychiatric Association coined this phrase in 2013 to clearly describe and define addiction. Today, physicians in the United States use this term to indicate that an individual patient meets four clear signs of addiction. Through the clear rules…
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Recognizing the signs of alcoholism can often be difficult because so many people drink on a regular basis. Since drinking alcohol is so normal, it’s easy for someone to justify his or her drinking when it becomes a problem. The disease of addiction is very cunning in the fact that it tricks people into thinking…
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