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How Long Does Withdrawal From Klonopin Last?

Anxiety and insomnia are two of the most common mental disorders in America. Although relatively common, their effects can be extremely debilitating on an individual’s physical and mental health. Klonopin is a prescription medication that is used to treat both anxiety and insomnia. However, this medication is for short-term use only. This is because there […]

Does Vicodin Get You High?

Vicodin is the brand name of the drug hydrocodone, a potent opioid painkiller that is usually prescribed to treat moderate or severe pain. Made from a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic, over-the-counter pain reliever, Vicodin is also very frequently abused. Most people who abuse it do so for the effects it […]

Which States Can You Force Someone Into Rehab?

Is there anything more devastating than not being able to help a loved one? Behind every American suffering through the hurt of substance abuse stand numerous family members and friends suffering along with them, mining the depths of their hearts and minds for a way to lend a hand. Which states can you force someone […]

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What Is A Heroin High Like?

Heroin use is one leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. each year. The American supply of heroin is manufactured by criminal drug cartels and smuggled into the country primarily through the Southern border with Mexico. It’s rarely pure, and It’s often cut (other substances added) with synthetic opioids, making it even more dangerous. […]

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Admitting You Have a Problem is the First Step

If you’ve battled with substance abuse, chances are you’ve heard the saying, “admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery.” There’s only one clear fact with addiction: the disease is not straightforward, and recovery doesn’t happen overnight. The journey to sobriety often requires intentional steps and clear goals that allow space for […]

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Serotonin vs Dopamine Deficiency Symptoms

Cultivating a happy, calm, and motivated mind that finds ease in concentrating, relaxing, and sleeping soundly is no simple undertaking. There are many factors that affect a person’s mental wellbeing, and one of the most significant is a group of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters directly influence how a person thinks and feels. Experiencing deficiencies […]

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What Part of the Brain Controls Addiction

Willpower alone will not help a person to overcome an addiction. This all-too-common myth is dangerous when broaching the topic of substance abuse disorder (SUD) in context with treatment efficacy. Frequently, there are physical and psychological factors contributing to or exacerbating this complex disease, many of which go overlooked. Discovering information about what part of […]

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Celebrity Substance Abuse

Contrary to what many people believe, addiction isn’t just confined to street gangs, deviants, and the homeless. As a leading disease throughout the world, drug addiction does not discriminate against color, race, creed, or gender. It carries the potential of ruining the lives of absolutely anyone, from middle-class stay-at-home parents to big wig corporate CEOs. The […]