Resources
Category: Prescription Drug Addiction
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Risks and Dangers of Long-Term Vicodin Use
There are several health risks that long-term Vicodin users may face. The amount of Vicodin a person uses, along with their body chemistry, weight, and pre-existing medical conditions, directly influence what they experience.
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Signs of Vicodin Abuse
Vicodin is one of the most abused drugs in the world. Because Vicodin is a prescription drug, many people consider it “safe,” and are unaware of the dangers it poses.
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Is Adderall Dangerous?
Adderall is not perceived as dangerous because it is popular and thought to be low risk. However, it is an amphetamine and is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
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What Makes Drugs Addictive?
Understanding why drugs are addictive can help us realize that addiction is a biological process, not something we can “turn on and off” at will.
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Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?
Unfortunately, sleeping pills can be habit-forming and addictive, so it’s important to understand which medication you are taking and the long-term risks of its use. To help, we’ve put together some commonly asked questions about sleeping pills and their addictive properties.
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How An Addict Thinks
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is an Addict? The Latin origin of the word addict is chillingly appropriate – “to sell out, betray, become enslaved by.” Addiction…
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Does Addiction Ever Go Away?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Once a person moves from casual use of a substance to addiction, the brain rewires itself to compulsively seek more of the addictive substance….
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What is Opioid Dependence?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. If you or a loved one are taking an opiate or opioid, you should always be aware of your ability to develop opioid…
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The Opioid Epidemic
Why The Need for Opioid & Opiate Addiction Treatment Some people say there is an opioid addiction epidemic. Is there? The NIH thinks so, and according to their data, there…
