Prescription Drug Addiction

19 Dec Fentanyl Addiction: Impact on Your Life and How to Achieve a Successful Recovery

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A Brief History of Fentanyl Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, was initially designed for pain management during treatments for cancer patients in 1959 and introduced into treatment programs in 1960. In 1970, fentanyl was classified as a Schedule II narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances Act....

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23 Jun Things to Discuss During Group Therapy for Addiction

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Group therapy can be an important component of both inpatient and outpatient addiction recovery. Therapists are usually happy to guide these sessions. However, it can be helpful if you come prepared with an idea of what to discuss with your therapist. If you put some thought...

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10 May How Often Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Drugs?

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When people think of drug addiction, they most often tend to think of drug users living in dingy alleyways or purchasing illegal narcotics on the streets. However, the reality is that large numbers of people get addicted to prescription drugs as well. In fact, in the...

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16 May Free Opioid Overdose Antidote Available in Six States

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Patients in six American states will have free access to the Evzio naloxone auto-injector which is a medication used for reversing an opioid overdose. This is a very important medication that is available by way of a pilot program since America currently has an opioid...

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03 Apr Cases of Severe Bleeding Linked with Synthetic Cannabinoid Use

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Around the end of March of this year, 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that there were 50 cases of severe bleeding linked with the use of synthetic cannabinoids in that state, including two cases where patients died. The synthetic drug which is...

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16 Oct Everything You Need to Know About LSD

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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is sold on the street under names such as Blotter, Dots, Trips, and acid. The designs on the blotter paper also influence the name, such as Purple Dragon. LSD is an odorless, colorless, bitter-tasting synthetic drug that has been around since...

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19 Jul Medical Marijuana: A Safer Solution to Opioids?

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Drug overdose is a major problem in the United States. Illicit and prescription drug abuse has plagued our country for years, and now, the statistics apply to professional athletes. In a recent survey of more than 150 NFL players, the use of chemical opioids was...

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20 Mar 90-Day Treatment Plan for Addiction in San Diego

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This is a longer term commitment for those heavily addicted to drug and/ or alcohol who may need more time to get sober from their years of long term abuse of alcohol and drugs. These addicts have developed habits that they need to learn how...

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18 Mar Facts on Drug Rehab Treatment from a San Diego Addiction Treatment Center

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Drug addiction, in most cases, goes untreated. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug and Health, 9.4 percent of the US population aged12 or older had to be treated for drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2007. Of...

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04 Mar The Cycle of Addiction – Info from a Top Rehab Center in San Diego

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With addiction, the addict becomes caught up in a viscous cycle, and he/she is unable to break from of the addiction. Understanding this cycle of addiction helps you realize the causes and issues associated with this disease....

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