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If your use of drugs or alcohol is having a negative impact on your life, you may have started wondering, “Am I addicted to drugs?” You are not alone in your concerns about addiction. Addiction to drugs has reached epidemic levels in the United States, exacting a devastating toll on addicts and their families.
If your use of drugs or alcohol is having a negative impact on your life, you may have started wondering, “Am I addicted to drugs?” You are not alone in your concerns about addiction. Addiction to drugs has reached epidemic levels in the United States, exacting a devastating toll on addicts and their families.
When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, many people have misunderstandings that can derail their ability to see drug abuse and addiction in themselves and others. One of the areas of the most confusion is the differences between binging and habitual drug abuse.
When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, many people have misunderstandings that can derail their ability to see drug abuse and addiction in themselves and others. One of the areas of the most confusion is the differences between binging and habitual drug abuse.
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat people diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat people diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)
For those who want to increase their athletic endurance and skill, anabolic steroids can be tempting. After all, users of anabolic steroids experience a rapid growth in lean muscle mass, which leads to better performance in weightlifting and a host of other sports.
For those who want to increase their athletic endurance and skill, anabolic steroids can be tempting. After all, users of anabolic steroids experience a rapid growth in lean muscle mass, which leads to better performance in weightlifting and a host of other sports.
Although science has long known the dangers associated with the illegal consumption of steroids, abuse of these drugs continues at an alarming rate. More than one million people in the United States have used anabolic steroids, and this number is steadily increasing.
Although science has long known the dangers associated with the illegal consumption of steroids, abuse of these drugs continues at an alarming rate. More than one million people in the United States have used anabolic steroids, and this number is steadily increasing.
Struggles with weight gain are common after treatment, with nearly 65 percent of people in rehab gaining some weight afterwards. Weight gain after stopping drugs can occur for a variety of reasons. Here’s why some people might gain weight after treatment and what you can do to prevent it.
Struggles with weight gain are common after treatment, with nearly 65 percent of people in rehab gaining some weight afterwards. Weight gain after stopping drugs can occur for a variety of reasons. Here’s why some people might gain weight after treatment and what you can do to prevent it.
If you’re pregnant and using, it’s important that you seek to quit immediately. It’s more than the risk, in states like South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama, of criminal charges and loss of custody; it’s also that continuing to use can harm your baby.
If you’re pregnant and using, it’s important that you seek to quit immediately. It’s more than the risk, in states like South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama, of criminal charges and loss of custody; it’s also that continuing to use can harm your baby.
Morphine and Dilaudid are prescription medications that treat severe pain when other substances, usually opioids, don’t give the necessary relief. These medicines work similarly to each other, but depending on the person’s physical condition, one may be more effective than the other.
Morphine and Dilaudid are prescription medications that treat severe pain when other substances, usually opioids, don’t give the necessary relief. These medicines work similarly to each other, but depending on the person’s physical condition, one may be more effective than the other.
If you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol and thinking about getting help, you may be wondering how you’ll pay for treatment, which can cost up to $60,000 for a high-end 90-day inpatient program and up to $5,000 for a high quality 90-day outpatient program.
If you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol and thinking about getting help, you may be wondering how you’ll pay for treatment, which can cost up to $60,000 for a high-end 90-day inpatient program and up to $5,000 for a high quality 90-day outpatient program.
Drug detox is the first step of addiction treatment if you’ve developed a dependence on alcohol. But drug detox is often shrouded in mystery, and drug detox myths that persist can discourage you from getting the help you need.
Drug detox is the first step of addiction treatment if you’ve developed a dependence on alcohol. But drug detox is often shrouded in mystery, and drug detox myths that persist can discourage you from getting the help you need.
Individuals may turn to using stimulants for many different reasons. Some may seek the immediate high of methamphetamines or cocaine. Others may seek the alertness that they believe prescription stimulants will bring them.
Individuals may turn to using stimulants for many different reasons. Some may seek the immediate high of methamphetamines or cocaine. Others may seek the alertness that they believe prescription stimulants will bring them.
Methylphenidate, most commonly known as Ritalin, is prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate, most commonly known as Ritalin, is prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methamphetamine is a highly psychoactive drug that produces euphoric sensations and rapidly activates the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, dizziness, and increased body temperature.
Methamphetamine is a highly psychoactive drug that produces euphoric sensations and rapidly activates the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, dizziness, and increased body temperature.
While the consumption of illicit drugs is heavily regulated, their use is on the rise. Cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamine use have seen an uptick in recent years, sidelined by the ongoing opioid crisis.
While the consumption of illicit drugs is heavily regulated, their use is on the rise. Cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamine use have seen an uptick in recent years, sidelined by the ongoing opioid crisis.
Common Trade Names: Habitrol, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol.Other Names: smoke, cigs, chew, dip, butts, rollies, 3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine.Nicotine is a psychostimulant drug naturally occurring in certain plants, such as the Nicotiana tabacum which is used in the production of tobacco.
Common Trade Names: Habitrol, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol.Other Names: smoke, cigs, chew, dip, butts, rollies, 3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine.Nicotine is a psychostimulant drug naturally occurring in certain plants, such as the Nicotiana tabacum which is used in the production of tobacco.
