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Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms: what You Need to Know
Those discomforts can become serious enough that the WHO guidelines recommend that users ask their primary care physician about methadone treatment...
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Dual Diagnosis: My Loved One Abuses Drugs, and Has Other Mental Health Issues
“There is a very clear correlation between one's mental health and the development of an addiction, and each has a good chance of triggering the ot...
Read moreInpatient Alcohol Rehab: How it Works
You have decided your drinking has become a problem that requires professional treatment. Inpatient alcohol rehab is sometimes offered by specialty...
Read moreWays Addiction and Substance Abuse Can Destroy Relationships
Addiction and substance abuse can negatively impact your career, overall health, and your most valued relationships. Between 40-60% of domestic vio...
Read moreOpioid Abuse Treatment: Know Your Options
During your initial assessment, your clinician will ask questions about your opioid use history, medical conditions, mental health history, and fin...
Read morePrescription Methamphetamine: Everything You Need to Know
When you think of methamphetamine, the dangerous street drug “meth” may come to mind. Your doctor has to track your health while you take the drug....
Read moreMeth Use and Sexual Function: what You Should Know
Users enjoy more pleasurable sex and orgasms, encouraging them to continue using meth. “While meth feeds the ravenous appetite for sex in the brain...
Read moreWhat is Crystal Meth and Why is it so Addictive?
On the street, it's called, “glass,” “meth,” “shards,” ice,” or “Tina,” among those who make, distribute, and use this highly addictive drug. The i...
Read moreWhat Does Methamphetamine Intoxication Look Like?
These enticing feelings convince many users to keep abusing meth, leading to an addiction. Byakodi cautions that meth overdose is common, especiall...
Read morePhysical Signs of Meth Use
Residential treatment facilities are one of the best options, says Julie Schmidt, a certified alcohol and drug counselor in Chicago. Connect to Car...
Read moreMeth Use and Cancer: 4 Myths, Debunked
Meth also affects cancer detection, because routine medical care and screening tests become less of a priority for users. REALITY: While there’s no...
Read moreMethamphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms, and How You Can Get Help
The first step of meth withdrawal is detox, or the period of recovery when the body adjusts to not having the drug. It’s advised to undergo detox u...
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