3 Steps to Prevent Opioid Misuse

3 Steps to Prevent Opioid Misuse

Preventing Opioid Misuse and Addiction Opioid abuse, misuse, and addiction are prevalent issues across the nation and are at epidemic proportions. The key to tackling this widespread issue is to prevent opioid misuse before it begins. Taking the proper steps to avoid...
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08/17 2021
How Does Oxycodone Addiction Begin?

How Does Oxycodone Addiction Begin?

Oxycodone Addictions Often Begin From Prescriptions Some drugs like heroin have no legitimate medical uses, but other drugs are different. Oxycodone has serious medical benefits in treating pain, both chronic and acute, but that does not mean the medication is risk-free or...
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07/20 2021
Long-Term Effects of Opioid Abuse

Long-Term Effects of Opioid Abuse

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Opioid Addiction? The short-term effects of opioid abuse and addiction are well known, from the risk of overdose to financial problems and arrest. In that environment and emergency focus, it is easy to overlook the long-term...
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07/14 2021
The Dangers of Mixing Xanax With Alcohol

The Dangers of Mixing Xanax With Alcohol

What Happens When You Mix Xanax and Alcohol? Xanax and alcohol have several aspects in common, starting with the fact that they are both legal. Alcohol is available just about everywhere for those of legal age. At the same time, Xanax is...
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07/13 2021
Early Warning Signs of Xanax Abuse

Early Warning Signs of Xanax Abuse

How to Recognize Xanax Abuse Early On Drugs like Xanax are designed to treat severe conditions that include depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. When used as intended, these medications can provide powerful relief and help patients get their lives back. Unfortunately, there...
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06/28 2021
The 3 Drugs That Cause the Most Overdoses

The 3 Drugs That Cause the Most Overdoses

Most Common Drugs Causing Overdose Deaths There are dangerous drugs, and then there are substances that present an extreme danger, including the risk of sudden death resulting from a deadly overdose. The use of these highly hazardous drugs should never be ignored,...
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06/17 2021
8 Common Hydrocodone Side Effects

8 Common Hydrocodone Side Effects

Side Effects and Risks of Hydrocodone The emergence of a new wave of prescription drugs has helped millions of people to get their lives back, but these same medications have ruined the lives of many others. Hydrocodone is one of the most...
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05/07 2021
What Is Fentanyl Prescribed For?

What Is Fentanyl Prescribed For?

Medical Uses of Fentanyl Unlike some other commonly abused rugs, fentanyl does have legitimate medical uses, but what is fentanyl prescribed for? The most common use of fentanyl is for the relief of severe post-surgical pain. Fentanyl can be delivered in the...
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04/08 2021
How to Wean Off Oxycodone

How to Wean Off Oxycodone

Weaning Off Oxycodone During Opioid Detox If you have been struggling with oxycodone addiction and trying to quit, you may be wondering how to wean off oxycodone. You have probably asked this question every single day, only to be hampered by your...
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04/08 2021