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What are the Consequences of Drug Abuse?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Centers, Mental Health, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Drug abuse can happen to anyone. No one starts out wanting to be addicted to or abuse drugs, and some consequences come along with the lifestyle. Sometimes, just the knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse can be enough to deter someone from using drugs. While this isn't always the case, we believe it's still [...]

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Dangers of Combining Opiates and Potentiators

Addiction Treatment, Drug Information / Dr. Beth Dunlap

As if typical addiction was not enough, there are people who actually go the extra mile just to get that better and stronger “high.” This, of course, necessarily means that the complications and side effects are compounded just as well, with a greater chance of overdose on the side.

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The Dangers of Psychoactive Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Psychoactive drugs are part of our lives, whether we like it or not. Most drugs exist for a positive purpose -- to relieve pain, clear up an infection, and address the effects of illness. Some psychoactive drugs exist in the things we eat or drink, such as caffeine. Other psychoactive drugs lead to devastating problems

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The Most Addictive Drugs in the World

Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

According to a report, about 21 million people in the U.S. aged 12 years and older struggle with substance addiction every year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows expenditure due to lower production in the workplace, legal costs, and criminal justice is up to $600 billion.

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Can You Overdose on Xanax?

Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab Centers, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Xanax is the brand name for a drug called alprazolam. Doctors prescribe Xanax to ease the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or frequent panic attacks. While Xanax can help with these mental disorders, it can also be deadly if you overdose on it. Doctors strongly recommend that you do not drink alcohol if you are on

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Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Epidemic, Drug Information, Opioids / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Arguably the most addictive illicit drug available, heroin abuse has been on the rise of late. A significant reason for this has been the ongoing opioid epidemic that has driven people to look for cheaper and more accessible substances to address their dependency. Addiction is a challenging disease. When it takes the form of heroin

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How to Plan an Intervention for Cocaine Addiction

Addiction Treatment, Opioids / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Compared to other forms of addiction, cocaine addiction has proven to be very difficult to plan an intervention for. Cocaine addictions, unfortunately, can have a strong grip on the individual abusing this substance and can even cause drug-induced psychosis.

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How to Get Ready for Rehab: 9 Tips to Help Prepare You for the Next Step

Addiction Treatment / Dr. Beth Dunlap

After coming to terms with having an addiction, figuring out how to get into drug rehab, and committing to getting help comes preparing for rehab.

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Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Suicide

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Unfortunately, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, as a whole, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the country.

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How to Help a Loved One Into Residential Treatment

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Residential Treatment Center, Substance Abuse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Addiction can wreak havoc on a person’s physical, emotional, and social health. People who live with addiction and those who love them suffer as the condition takes its toll.

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