Addiction
The Difference Between Dependence and Addiction
It may seem as if dependence and addiction are the same things and the words can be used interchangeably. The truth is there is a
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It may seem as if dependence and addiction are the same things and the words can be used interchangeably. The truth is there is a
What is a drug? What is the accepted definition? According to the Oxford dictionary, a drug is anything that is “a medicine or other substance
Even though addiction has touched most of our lives in one way or another, the topic is still misunderstood. Not everyone who tries alcohol or
In Signs of Opiate Addiction, we discussed the terms opiates and opioids. Both are powerful drugs that are highly effective for the relief of pain. And,
A Complex Combination “If I am hurt in a car wreck, please don’t take me to a 12-Step meeting.” This bit of wisdom is occasionally
In our last piece, Signs of Opiate Addiction, we briefly discussed the terms opioids and opiates. Both are powerful drugs that are very effective for
With the back to school bonanza already in full swing, I thought this an opportune time to educate parents on addiction’s early warning signs –
These medications have similar functions and uses. However, the differences in the two are why barbiturates are so much more dangerous than benzos. Both have
Heroin, morphine, codeine, and opium are all classified as opiates. Opiates are different from opioids, as they are naturally occurring and derived directly from the
Individuals suffering from chronic pain who are concerned about how they will manage their pain given how addictive pain medications are, certainly are justified. The
It doesn’t matter what time it is, Discovery Place is here and ready to help those impacted by addiction day or night. Whether it is 3 AM or 3 PM, you can start your recovery journey by reaching out to our rehab in the Nashville area.
