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by Alexandra LaFollette
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthLifestyleWhat Leads People to Drug Addiction and Alcoholism?

5 days ago3013 min

Drug addiction and alcoholism are synonymous with each other in the fact that they both destroy lives, families, and the homes of those who suffer from them. Alcoholism is simply just being addicted to alcohol, which is a drug itself, whereas drug addiction is an addiction to pretty much everything else that is substance related, such as heroin, methamphetamines, prescription pills, etc. Both drug addiction and alcoholism are substance use disorders, and unfortunately both are...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf
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Drug Addiction HelpDrug PolicyHealthWhat Percent of People Struggle with Drug Addiction?

6 days ago13311 min

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse “Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, but repeated drug use can lead to brain changes that challenge an addicted persons self-control and interfere with their ability to resist intense urges to take drugs.” Even with the stigma surrounding addiction, nearly 21...

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by Alexandra LaFollette
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthLifestyleWhat Can Someone Do if a Family Member is on Drugs?

3 weeks ago10512 min

It is never a good situation to be in when someone may have to wonder whether or not a family member is addicted to alcohol or drugs. However, if you do find yourself in this situation, just know that you are not alone, as nearly 21 million Americans struggle with an active addiction in our world every day, but more importantly, know that it is never your fault. When someone in your family abuses drugs...

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by Alexandra LaFollette
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Drug Addiction HelpDrug PolicyHealthLifestyleWhy Can’t People Admit They’re Addicted To Weed?

4 weeks ago7012 min

Marijuana, also known by cannabis, weed, grass, shake, ganja, reefer, dope, hash, herb, chronic, and many other names, has a reputation for being a safe narcotic. In reality, there are no ‘safe’ narcotics, and the potential for addiction to ‘weed’ (as it will be henceforth referred to) has well earned its place on the DEA Schedule 1 list of dangerous, addictive drugs. Let’s read on to see just how weed can be addictive and habit...

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by Alexandra LaFollette
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthLifestyleWhat Kind of People are Likely to Become Addicted to Drugs? 10 Risk Factors.

1 month ago18512 min

Drug addiction can happen to anyone at any time. Luckily, there are identifiable risk factors for high-risk individuals and even yourself. There are two types of major risk factors: biological and environmental.   BIOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS:   FAMILY HISTORY The first and primary risk factor for addiction is family history or genetics. Both genetic and environmental variables contribute to the initiation of use of addictive agents and to the transition from use to addiction. Addictions...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthLifestyleHow to Get Yourself to Stop Doing Drugs

1 month ago110813 min

While there are a great many resources to help and aid you in your recovery journey, the ultimate decision rests with you. A Scientific American article points out the following: “But some in the field point out that many if not most addicts successfully recover without professional help. A survey by Gene Heyman, a research psychologist at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, found that between 60 to 80 percent of people who were addicted in their...

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by Kreed Kleinkopf

Drug Addiction HelpHealthLifestyleWhat Is A Drug Rehab Program Like?

2 months ago211212 min

You may be wondering what a typical day in a drug rehab program looks like. Today we’re going to detail every aspect of a drug rehab program, from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave, we’ll cover it all! One of the biggest reasons people struggle with addiction is a lack of support. Many people are too embarrassed to admit they have a problem, or simply don’t know who to turn to for...

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by PJ Haarsma
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthHow do Drug Rehab Facilities Get Addicts to Come In?

2 months ago9711 min

Drug rehabilitation facilities use a myriad of different strategies for the recipient to receive help. One of the most difficult challenges these facilities face is that no single person is the same. Differing strategies are required in order to meet the needs of the individual patient. For some, willpower will be enough, for others following a step-by-step program, and for others, an accountability buddy can make all the difference. It’s been proven that drug rehab...

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by Alexandra LaFollette

Drug Addiction HelpHealthWhat Are the Effects on the Quality of Life of a Drug Addict

4 months ago216512 min

Drugs are often associated with a decline in quality of life, but to what degree? You’ve probably heard of people losing their homes, friends, family, and jobs, and may be wondering if this is true for every drug addict. We talked to former drug addicts, did as much research as possible, and feel qualified to tackle the topic of how drugs can affect your quality of life. The Aspects of Life That Drugs Effect While...

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by Alexandra LaFollette
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Drug Addiction HelpHealthWhat Are the Effects of Drug Use On Blood Pressure?

4 months ago111712 min

Drug usage has risen over the past decade and only seems to be increasing. It seems like we all know, or have known, someone in our lives who has fallen into the addiction of drug usage. While many people think about the problems, drug addiction brings, not many people think about the long-lasting health effects drugs have on your body. We scoured the internet looking for the most common reasons people avoid drugs and came...

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