Abusing prescription medication is also common. Medications like Xanax, Ritalin and Oxycodone, all prescription medications, are all highly addictive and prone to abuse. Ritalin, which is typically used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, is a central nervous system stimulant that can lead to both physical and psychological dependency. Substance abuse, alcoholism, and addiction impact more…
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The stigma surrounding Florida alcohol detox is what often deters some individuals from checking into the best alcohol detox center for recovery. Much of the stigma is created by popular culture or the media. However, today’s detox centers in Florida have overcome negative perceptions by providing high-quality treatment and warm, friendly environments. The best alcohol…
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When a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) takes hold of a person, it can be challenging to find the necessary support to heal. However, help is available. Many struggling with addiction wonder where to begin. For most, the first step in healing is finding the right detox program. Yet, few people…
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Adderall is a stimulant medication that is primarily used to treat ADHD in adults and young people. It is also used to address narcolepsy in some patients. Yet as a stimulant, Adderall is a high-risk medication. This means that there is the potential for misuse or abuse. It is also possible to cause dependency when…
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There’s a fine line between casual, social, and safe drinking and alcohol addiction (what was referred to as alcoholism for many years before treatment for the disease advanced). Many people with addiction to alcohol don’t know they are facing a real disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated. If you see the signs of…
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There is a significant link between depression and alcohol. While drinking alcohol is very common in day-to-day life, many people using it are doing so to hide depression or other mental health issues. In other cases, you may already have a diagnosis of depression, and you’re using alcohol as a way to deal with the…
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If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
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To understand the definition of opiates, you must know what the drugs in this class do to your brain and body. In addition, you should understand the mechanism that leads to addiction to these substances and why an opiate detox program at Tides Edge Detox can save lives. What Is the Definition of Opiates? Opiates…
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that among those 12 and older, 14.4 percent have used cocaine at least once. Many will develop an addiction and require a cocaine detox center in Florida to beat their dependency. What happens at a Florida detox center, and why is it so important? Here are some…
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Amphetamine addiction is a problem few people expect in their lives. But about 1.8% of Americans abuse this drug, totaling just under five million people, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). These drugs prove highly addictive and destroy lives through their ill effects. If someone you love abuses amphetamines,…
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