How to Tell Your Family You Have a Drug Problem

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Once you realize you have an addiction, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You probably feel scared and overwhelmed, and telling your family only makes those feelings grow. What you probably don’t realize that your family knows something is going on. As an addict, you try to hide your deteriorating state

The Hangover: Why you Get it the Morning After Drinking

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Scientific experts don’t know exactly why people get hangovers, but they are in the early stages of research to determine prevention techniques and treatment options. We do know the effects of a hangover vary from person to person in intensity and length, and we’ll explore common symptoms and possible causes.     People experiencing hangovers

Treatment Options for a Crack Cocaine Addiction

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Crack only stays in your system for a few minutes. However, it can be detected anywhere from days to weeks after your last use. Because crack is an extremely addictive substance, use of it often results in addiction or chronic use. Signs of addiction can be weight loss, financial troubles, bloodshot eyes, no personal maintenance,

It’s Not Too Late to Get Help for Your Opiate Addiction

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The abuse of and addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain relievers is a serious global problem that affects the health, social, and economic welfare of all societies. It is estimated that between 26.4 million and 36 million people abuse opioids worldwide, with an estimated 2.1 million people in the United States

Cannabis Consumption: Eating vs Smoking

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Cannabis varies depending on the way it is ingested. If eaten, weed takes longer before it begins to affect the body, but it is not as intense or last as long. In addition, it is highly detectable in urine. Inhalation of weed makes for a faster, intense high that does not last as long. However,

Taking Responsibility for Addiction

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Being a parent of a teenager struggling with addiction is an extremely difficult situation to be in. While many teens simply experiment with alcohol and drugs, some of them end up with problems and addiction. We’ll explore the relationship between a teen addict and their parent(s), and discuss ways to help what might seem like

There’s no Sense in Blaming Others for Your Drinking Problem

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We are quick to point fingers in many situations when we make a mistake, when something goes wrong, or when someone ends up hurt. We’ve all been here. How about the time you stopped for coffee in the morning before work and turned around—not looking—and bumped right into someone, spilling a full cup of coffee

Persistent Misconceptions About MDMA

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MDMA, also known as ecstasy, has many myths surrounding it. Although there are aspects of truth in these mountains of fiction, it is important to fully understand exactly what ecstasy is and what it can do. Ecstasy is a psychoactive drug that causes feelings of euphoria, warmth, and love towards others, in addition to warping

How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Percocet

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Percocet is one of the most commonly abused pain medications in the United States. Developing an addiction to the medication doesn’t simply mean the user is physically dependent on it. There are specific signs that signify an addiction, and we’ll explore them here.   Made from a combination of oxycontin and acetaminophen, Percocet is prescribed

Court Ordered Rehab for Young People

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Is it possible to force teenagers into rehab for addiction treatment? Of course. But, does it actually help? The percentage of teens who are mandated to attend rehab via the court system varies, but it generally around 60-65%. There are many factors to take into consideration to answer whether it works, and we’ll explore when