Women go through a great deal of unique health challenges, and many of those challenges remain under-treated or simply poorly addressed. The same goes for addiction, according to Dr. Lipi Roy, a physician who specializes in addiction. In an article on Forbes, Dr. Roy explains how the main gender differences between men and women apply […]
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Addicts who don’t want to or are unable to commit the time and money to an actual rehab treatment plan might find detoxing at home an appealing choice. The downside is that detoxing from nearly any drug without professional help is most likely going to be very difficult. The physical withdrawal symptoms can become extremely […]
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Detoxification, or detox as it’s most commonly referred to, is typically the first step in the treatment process for substance abuse. It’s a process that can last for several days or sometimes weeks. There are some programs which are designed to last only through the most difficult phase of the detox process, while others last […]
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For some addicts, their home environment may have helped shape their addiction, so the thought of returning home after rehab might be difficult to even contemplate. A return home may even mean a return to addiction for some. That’s where long-term rehabilitation programs come in; they are designed to help recovering addicts strengthen their sobriety […]
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Drug addiction is a chronic disease that affects more than 5 percent of the world’s population. Over 64,000 people are thought to have died in the U.S. from a drug overdose in 2016 and according to recent estimates, over 21 million Americans aged 12 and above are living with a substance abuse disorder. We know […]
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Many people have trouble understanding how others become addicted to drugs. They may think that those who use drugs lack moral principles and that they could stop using drugs by simply choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease and quitting typically involves more than just a strong will. Drugs change the way […]
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As a parent, the thought of your child going to rehab can be frightening, more so for teens. Every parent wants to know what goes on in there, what will happened to their children, and if it’s worth the time, effort, and money. What Goes on in There? It depends on the treatment center, but […]
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Cocaine is a popular stimulant drug derived from the coca plant which can be found in South America. The drug makes users overly engaged, very energetic and chatty, or morose, hostile, and aggressive. The physical effects are very strong and abusing cocaine can lead to severe mental and physical disorders. At one time it was […]
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