Not Getting The Picture About Recovery? Paint A Bigger Picture

There’s something so boring about being stuck inside. Many of us have experienced. We can’t comprehend or pay attention to anything, anyone is saying because it’s all too small. The board is too small, the classroom is too small, even the ideas are too small. Recovery is full of big concepts about life which is

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

How to Help an Addict Without Enabling

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The truth can be many things. When addiction is involved, it can be liberating, refreshing, and over all good for your mind and body. However, you need to understand that you cannot control whether or not people are cured, even when they are the ones you love. No amount of love or affection can cure

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

There’s No Keeping It In Moderation When You’re Addicted

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Although there have been decades of treatments focused on total abstinence and countless success stories of addicts maintaining complete abstinence, some people believe that the method is too extreme. They believe that you can beat addiction while continuing use in moderation. However tempting the idea may be, there are many reasons why total abstinence is

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

How long does marijuana stay in your body?

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THC is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, and works by stimulating the brain to release dopamine, which creates euphoria. We know its effects wear off after 3-4 hours, but how long does THC stay in our systems? We’ll look into potential marijuana addiction and how it affects the body ahead.