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Oxycodone is the main ingredient found in powerful painkillers such as Percocet, OxyContin, and Tylox. It is an opioid narcotic and is one of the most addictive drugs prescribed. It...

Physicians prescribe fentanyl for their cancer patients. For a patient to be prescribed fentanyl, the physician must have already prescribed a medication that treats the pain around the clock. Physicians...

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Excuses for Substances Use Disorders Don’t Help Seeking help for addiction is never easy. There are a lot of misconceptions and stigma surrounding it. Moreover, it can be difficult to...

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Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate When you think of a person addicted to substances, how does that person appear to you? Do you see someone living in a mansion in Beverly Hills,...

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Caffeine = Addictive? Caffeine doesn’t seem like a very harmful substance, but it actually can be physically addictive. If you’re in the process of recovering from addiction, certain substances like...

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Types of Anxiety Disorders Having occasional bouts with anxiety is a normal part of life. Some people experience anxiety while driving in heavy traffic. Others may have anxiety about speaking...

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The Challenges of Addiction Among Athletes Addiction in sports has become a prevalent problem in modern society. Most competitions require a high level of physical and mental strength. Athletes’ families,...

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What are Amphetamines Amphetamines belong to a class of chemicals called stimulants. In particular, they’re stimulants of the central nervous system. When someone takes them, the body floods dopamine and...

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Major Positive Changes in Sobriety If you or a loved one are thinking that you would like to live a sober and positive life again, you may be apprehensive because...

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