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by PJ Haarsma
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Drug PolicyGeneralHealthWhy is Prescription Drug Abuse Such a Big Problem in the US?

3 weeks ago10314 min

Imagine creating the very addictive Oxycontin, an opioid product that people must have. I mean, they need your product so bad that they’re willing to sacrifice their own career, their loved ones, and even life itself to buy what you’re selling. Now distribute this product through a nationwide network of trusted salespeople who also make a great deal of money by selling your product.   Imagine how rich you would be.   That’s exactly what...

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by PJ Haarsma
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GeneralWhat is the Price of Heroin in California?

1 month ago9614 min

The price of heroin in California is more than you can afford. In fact, it’s more than you should afford. Although a 2018 study by the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) found that heroin use in the Los Angeles area was lower than the national rate, heroin treatment admissions were still at a dangerously high level. What’s the Cost?   The US National Library of Medicine used literature based estimates to create a model ...

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by Alexandra LaFollette

Drug Addiction HelpGeneralLifestyleHow Do You Convince an Addict to Get Treatment?

4 months ago324811 min

Convincing an addict to get help can seem extremely frustrating and confusing. Each person is different, and this is undoubtedly true with addictions, as well. You may have asked a loved one with an addiction to get help in the past, and received a response such as, “I’m fine”, or “It’s not a big problem”. Many times, an addict will even tell you they haven’t used drugs in months or years, even if it isn’t...

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by Drew Lewis
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GeneralHealthLifestyleCan Drugs Make You Permanently Crazy?

6 months ago429412 min

Society seems to be focusing more and more on instant gratification; however, a quick fix tends to come with long term consequences. With the stresses of life weighing down on people, some tend to turn to drugs – not understanding the long-term mental effects that come with them. This article will help to shed some light on drugs that can lead to a permanently disturbed mental state, and more specifically, how schizophrenia can become a...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf
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Drug Addiction HelpGeneralWhy Does Someone Relapse On Drugs or Alcohol?

9 months ago42597 min

A relapse into abusing drugs and alcohol is a very normal part of most people’s recovery from thier substance use disorder. If you have completed a successful addiction treatment program, experienced a period of sobriety and then fell into a full-blown relapse, please be aware that you are not alone. Experiencing a relapse is not uncommon. Most psychiatric doctors and other professionals in the field of addiction treatment will tell you that relapsing is a...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf

Drug Addiction HelpGeneralHealthHow Does Suboxone® Help Addiction Recovery?

9 months ago23828 min

Suboxone® is a prescription medication, used in the treatment of opioid and heroin addictions. Every single day in the United States, 130 people die from an opioid overdose, on average. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), who closely monitors the worsening opioid epidemic. Drug overdose deaths are arguably the most alarming health care crisis that our nation has ever seen. Today, more people die from a drug overdose than do from...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf
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Drug Addiction HelpGeneralHealthLifestyleAddressing Mental Health Issues in Addiction Treatment

9 months ago62508 min

Addiction and mental health issues are deeply connected in the human brain. Roughly one in five adults in the United States was living with some form of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. According to NIMH estimates in 2017, there were 46.6 million Americans living with at least one type of mental health problem. Many people turn to drugs or alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate their inner feelings from clinical...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf
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Drug Addiction HelpFoodGeneralCan Eating Healthy Food Assist Drug Addiction Recovery?

9 months ago32077 min

If you or a loved one is currently struggling with addiction, please understand that you are not alone. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are over 21.7 million people in the United States who currently need treatment for an issue concerning addiction or substance abuse. Many people who experience a problem with drugs or alcohol will not realize the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Living and...

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