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Why Are Some People Not Ready to Treat Their Addiction?
Drug addiction can be a complicated situation to navigate. Many see this situation as a criminal problem. But when viewed with a clear lens, substance abuse is a health problem. Many interventions are now used to help people overcome their addiction....
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How Can You Help Your Friend with an Addiction?
Substance abuse disorders can be dangerous when left unchecked. The worse part is people who experience them may have difficulty separating themselves from the substances they are addicted to. Without outside interventions, this situation may severel...
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The Mechanism of Drug Addiction
The reasons behind drug addiction may vary from person to person. But somehow, the same root pattern can be traced. It usually starts in the brain where compulsion of some sort tricks people to try something ‘new’, feed their curiosity, or simply...
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Beware of Pain Medication Addiction
When you have a mild headache or muscle pain, over-the-counter drugs are usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe and harder to manage, your doctor might recommend prescription medications, such as a prescription opioid...
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Helping Your Loved Ones with Drug Addiction
It is difficult to assist loved ones who are struggling with drug addiction, let alone encourage them to seek substance abuse treatment. While you may not have a magic formula or a button that would make them stop what they are doing, there are a few...
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How Addiction Can Affect Your Life
We can become addicted to a wide range of activities and substances, including gambling, sex, narcotics, technology, and many more. Addiction can alter the chemistry of our brain, making it difficult to quit the cycle. Drug addiction can cause you to...
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