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How to Stop Taking Adderall
When we have been prescribed a drug for a disease or a disorder, we will likely trust our prescribing physician. After all, they have the
The Correlation Between Addicts And The Homeless
The amount of homeless individuals throughout the United States is increasing every year. Those who are younger are showing a higher number of homeless than
Substance Abuse As A Trigger For Schizophrenia
Approximately 50 percent of those who suffer from schizophrenia are also struggling with substance abuse. This is a staggering statistic. Schizophrenia symptoms, when compared to
How Addiction And Genetics Are Related
Substance use disorders consist of both genetic and environmental interplay. You may have heard someone claim that Mr. X is using by choice. He may
The Opioid Epidemic and the Fight Against Big Pharma
We have all heard the commercials for pharmaceutical drugs with their lists of side effects. However, these advertisements do not expand upon the fact that
How Drug Addicts Think Differently
On the surface, some drug addicts might seem like completely normal people. In many cases, they still very much are. But as you become closer
Key Principles To Effective Addiction Treatment
What is addiction? Is it a personal choice? Maybe a weakness? Addiction has been classified and defined as a disease. There has been plenty of
Continuing Care Throughout Recovery
Often, we push away loved ones during our active addiction. Recovery is a lifelong process. Even if we were lucky enough to be able to
What to Do If Your Addicted Son or Daughter Asks You for Money
No parent wants to see their child hurting or in harm’s way. Sometimes it can be difficult to ask our loved one what the money
10 Telltale Signs and Symptoms of Opiate Addiction
We can tell when something has changed with our loved ones. Whether it is guilt and shame over their behaviors, a physical issue, grief, a
What You Should Ask Your Rehab Center
It takes a great amount of courage and effort to find the rehab center and program best for you. Each individual struggles with different levels
Handling Drugs and Addiction in the Workplace
Employment and drug addiction is not a combination anyone wants to deal with in the workplace. No one wants to be on the receiving end