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Gabapentin Withdrawal
Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a prescription medication commonly used to treat neuropathic pain and seizures.
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What Is Drug-Induced Schizophrenia?
Technically, there is no such thing as drug-induced schizophrenia.
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Outpatient Rehab Treatment
Outpatient rehab and professional addiction treatment can help people with substance abuse problems reclaim independence in recovery
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Is Lean Liquid Heroin?
“Lean” is a slang term for a drug-laden drink that consists of the medications codeine and promethazine.
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Is It Safe to Combine Claritin and Alcohol?
Drinking alcohol while taking Claritin is not advisable because when these substances are combined, some of the effects of each substance will be amplified.
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Trazodone Withdrawal and Detox
Trazodone is a prescription medication that is intended to treat depression. It accomplishes this by preventing serotonin, a feel-good chemical in the brain, from being reabsorbed by neurons.
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Is Heroin an Opioid?
Heroin is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from the opiate morphine. It is a commonly abused illicit drug found in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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Inspiring Drug Addiction Quotes
The road to recovery is challenging and not always easy to navigate. For this reason, it’s vital to stay motivated and remind oneself of the purpose of this journey. One way to garner inspiration is to read and share inspirational quotes that can help you stay on the right track. When a person experiences mostly…
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Is Prozac Addictive?
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant that belongs to a class of drugs referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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Rehab for Depression and Addiction
Clinical depression is a severe mental disorder that can lead to adverse consequences for the person who suffers as well as his or her loved ones.
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Cumulative Trauma Disorder and Addiction
Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) is characterized by injury to the musculoskeletal system, and often affects joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.
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What Is BPD?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a potentially debilitating condition in which a person’s self-perception is distorted,
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Love and Sex Addiction and Substance Abuse
Love and sex addiction are both intimacy disorders, hallmarked compulsion and obsessive behaviors that surround being in love or having sex
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Purging Disorder and Addiction
Purging (e.g., self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or compulsive exercise) often follows an episode of binging in which a person eats an excessive amount of food
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Dangers of Meth and Sex Addiction
Meth addiction comes with many risks and the potential for adverse consequences, including impulsive, unsafe sex. Meth use lowers inhibitions and can lead to a person having sex with someone they don’t know or engaging in unprotected sex or risky behavior. Sex addiction is a process addiction that works on the brain in similar ways…
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Dangers of Using Xanax and Coke
Xanax and cocaine (coke) are two drugs that are commonly abused, and they may be even more dangerous when used in conjunction.
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What Is Emotional Sobriety?
Emotional sobriety is vital to the recovery process. Being emotionally sober means having the ability to actively confront and cope with all the unhealthy emotions that were neglected during substance abuse.
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What Is Holistic Therapy for Addiction Treatment?
Holistic therapies are non-traditional recovery methods employed to complement more conventional treatment approaches.
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Valtrex and Alcohol: Safe to Mix?
When taking certain medications, whether they’re prescription or over-the-counter, it’s essential to know the risks, side effects,
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The Dangers of Snorting Tramadol
Tramadol is a prescription opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. Although tramadol is thought to have a relatively…
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How Long Does Lortab Stay in Your System?
Lortab is an opioid medication commonly used to treat pain and severe cough. It contains both acetaminophen and hydrocodone.
