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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

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

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

Inpatient vs. Outpatient: What’s the Difference?

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You didn’t plan to develop a drug addiction. It started with one little hit, and it seemed harmless enough. But before you knew it, that one little hit became a critical part of every day in your life. Now, you cannot imagine your life without it. Sound familiar? When an addiction takes root, you need

Signs of Heroin Addiction

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Is someone you love abusing heroin? Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t know the answer to that question. Few people who abuse drugs broadcast that fact to friends and family members. And many drug abusers are adept at hiding their use. You don’t have to be a super sleuth to uncover the truth. And thankfully,

Does Adderall Cause Withdrawal?

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Adderall can cause withdrawal. In fact, a mention of withdrawal symptoms appears on the formal prescription paperwork submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back in 2017. The manufacturers of this drug are open and honest about the fact that the medication lingers within the body. Even so, many people who take Adderall have

Adderall and Study Drug Addiction and Treatment Options

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Your term paper is due tomorrow. You know about that deadline. Even so, you're spending your evening catching up on past episodes of Grey's Anatomy. What's going on? Procrastination is a key part of student life. According to the American Psychological Association, some 95 percent of college students engage in the activity, especially when their

Substance Abuse in Florida

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Rates of drug abuse and addiction in Florida are off the charts, and drug overdose death rates in Florida are far higher than the national average. Learn more about why drug use in Florida is so rampant.

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