Tag: Drug
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Struggling with Drug Addiction? Here’s How Inpatient Treatment Will Help
Most addicts or individuals grappling with substance abuse issues will not be too eager to get themselves into inpatient treatment. There are plenty of these facilities, and some of them are highly reputable. However, spending time in one is hardly how most people want to spend their time. Inpatient treatment can mean the difference between…
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Being Labeled: Exploring the Link Between Stigma and Drug Use
There is a stigma associated with those who are labeled as LGBTQ+ and those who suffer from addiction. The stigma can make life a lot more difficult, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, along with making it more difficult for someone who is addicted to work on their recovery. When…
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3 Ways Addiction Affects Intimate Relationships
Being in a relationship is the goal for almost all of us, but we never expect that reaching that goal might lead us into a dangerous cycle of addiction. Yet, when drugs or alcohol enter the picture, that’s almost always what happens. Whether you met your partner and connected because of a shared enjoyment of…
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How to Differentiate Between Different Types of Cannabis?
If you are one of the millions of consumers who want to know more about cannabis products, there are plenty of excellent resources out there. In fact, most online retail websites have educational blogs that explain all the terminology and obscure information to newcomers. But the main question everyone seems to have, as they begin…
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Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Prescription drugs have become a severe addiction problem in the United States. Unlike street drugs, prescription drugs are legal and when prescribed by a physician, easy to get. Governments, doctors, and pharmacies are beginning to work together to fight this problem, but it takes efforts from many different parties to effectively make a difference. Aggressive…
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The Dangerous Trend of Using Adderall for Productivity
Many people of all ages feel as though their schedules are too packed with responsibilities and obligations. The may get the sensation of racing through life from one activity to the next. Virtually any person is going to burnout in this scenario. When that burnout occurs, some people may turn to artificial methods of retaining…
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Implementing an Effective Workplace Drug Testing Policy
Pre-employment drug testing has been standard in most workplaces for decades now; however, the laws are always changing – especially in the event of recent amendments in some states regarding marijuana use. There are some things that you can expect to stay the same, however; and that is maintaining a safe, effective and productive workplace…
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Things to Consider Before Going on Antidepressants
It’s not uncommon for doctors to prescribe antidepressants these days at the slightest mention of feeling blue or dissatisfied. However, the ups and downs of day to day life are part of the human experience. If we were in a constant state of bliss we wouldn’t be experiencing life. Before risking medicating yourself unnecessarily, make…
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Alternatives to Addictive Pain Medication
Struggling with pain throughout the day can become completely unbearable. However, becoming addicted to pain medication can create a number of problems for you and your family. Therefore, if you are dealing with pain on a regular basis it may be appropriate for you to consider alternatives to pain medications that can be addictive. It…