How Harmful Is Codeine Cough Syrup Abuse?
With much of the focus in the media on opiate addiction, some drugs seem less harmful or not as well-known. Yet, codeine is a pharmaceutical listed as an opiate, so…
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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With much of the focus in the media on opiate addiction, some drugs seem less harmful or not as well-known. Yet, codeine is a pharmaceutical listed as an opiate, so…
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Considering a dose of fentanyl can be 100 times smaller than a dose of heroin and produce the same effect, the risks associated with fetanyl overdose have skyrocketed. Fentanyl has…
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According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, the nation has seen a 200% increase in opioid overdose deaths since 2000. At the heart of many of these deaths…
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Marijuana and alcohol are both recreational drugs sometimes used together. Neither one alone may seem deadly when used in social quantities, but using them together is not safe. Some people…
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Each day in America, thousands of people over the age of 12 try cocaine for the first time. Of the individuals who try cocaine, around 75 percent of them will…
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Over the past couple of years, that has been a lot of debate and conversation around the topic of marijuana. More specifically, whether or not legalization should take place for…
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When a person struggles with the symptoms of ADD, ADHD, or narcolepsy, the symptoms can make living a normal life difficult. Stimulant drugs like Adderall have been prescribed by…
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By: Melissa F., Transformations Alumna The first time it happened, I was out in the middle of nowhere. I remember looking up at the sky, with this warm, fuzzy, feeling…
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People tend to focus on alcohol when they’re celebrating a holiday, which may feel isolating. It’s easy to assume there’s no way to enjoy New Year’s without alcohol, but that’s simply not true. Here are 17 great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve while you’re in recovery.
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