August 2019

Is Marijuana Addictive?

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Marijuana, also known as weed, pot or bud is a psychoactive drug that comes from the cannabis plant. It is among the most commonly used drugs in the world. When a person smokes or ingests the cannabis plant, a compound known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) passes into the bloodstream and enters the brain, where it acts […]

Oxycodone Withdrawal & Detox Timeline (And Helping the Symptoms)

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You’re ready to give up oxycodone, but you’re scared. You’ve been a little sick between doses before, and you know that it’s just the beginning of what detox feels like. You don’t think you can make it. We understand. And we disagree. Oxycodone withdrawal is certainly intense, and many people say it’s one of the

Risks & Dangers of Snorting Hydrocodone

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Even as the world is well aware about the opioid crisis, many people continue to use hydrocodone for various reasons. Most people take it as prescribed, but many fall victim to its addictive compounds. Hydrocodone is in the opioid class, along with many other drugs like OxyContin and fentanyl. Often times, people suffering from an

Sleeping Pill Addiction: How to Recognize the Signs

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For about 4 percent of American adults, nighttime is the right time to take a pill — a sleeping pill, that is. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s relatively common for both adult men and women to lean on medications when sleep just won’t come. But the same pills that should bring

Is Methadone a Viable Alternative or Substitute?

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Ask a coffee junkie about the best way to skip the first cup of joe. Chances are, you’ll hear a long ode to the benefits of tea. Same goes for sugar freaks. Ask them how they kick the habit, and they’ll tell you Splenda is a wonderful friend. But what if opioids are your addiction

Alcohol Use in Florida: What Are the Statistics in 2019?

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You're sitting in the Florida sunshine. You have your fingers wrapped around a cold drink. If you downed the whole thing in one gulp, would people around you cheer? Or would they run to your side and offer help? If you're in Florida, the chances of cheering are 50/50. The data suggests that Florida is

Hangovers and Age

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Most Americans will admit to over imbibing from time to time, maybe having one too many glasses of wine with dinner or celebrating a little too much over a major milestone with friends. Early on, these binge drinking sessions may not come with too many consequences. However, as you get older, you may notice that

Guessing Overdose Trends

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For over two decades, the United States has been battling an opioid epidemic. Between 1999 and 2017, over 700,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, with 70,000 deaths occurring in 2017 alone. With an average of 130 American lives taken by opioid overdose each day, the introduction of fentanyl – an extremely potent drug of

Can Cyclobenzaprine Be Abused? Why or Why Not?

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Our muscles are remarkable. They tug on our bones, and that helps us walk, dance, and even run. But sometimes, we want those muscles to stop twitching and pulling. And some conditions keep those fibers from relaxing. Cyclobenzaprine is designed to soothe muscle activity. If you've hurt your back or tweaked your neck, your pills

Addiction & Treatment for People With Medical Conditions

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You know addictions harm your relationships. Every time you get into a fight with the people you love because of your drug use, you're reminded of that. You also know that addictions hurt your finances. You probably pay your bartender or dealer more than you pay almost anyone in your life. But your addictions can