Narcan side effects are better than overdose

Are There Narcan Side Effects?

If you or someone you know has overdosed on opioids, you might know that Narcan can be a life-saving drug. Narcan, or naloxone, can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. However, results are temporary and medical attention is necessary relatively quickly to prevent the overdose from continuing. You also have to deal with…

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narcotics anonymous

What is Narcotics Anonymous?

As part of addiction treatment, some addiction treatment centers make an effort to introduce patients to the 12 Steps of Recovery. The 12 Steps of Recovery serve as the core concepts for most of the 12 Step programs former addicts use to help with recovery. For people with an addiction to drugs, the applicable 12…

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heroin street names

What Are Heroin Street Names I Should Know?

The illicit drug culture is a world unto itself. The residents of that world live in turmoil, constantly dealing with pain, sadness, and desperation. As part of the culture, people have their own rules and language. For decades now, heroin has been a favorite drug among the people we consider to be hard-core drugs users.…

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Beating Drug Addiction for the Last Time

Wouldn’t it be great if you could enter rehab with the knowledge that you’d be beating drug addiction forever? Of course, there’s no such promise. That said, there are some ways that you can fortify yourself against relapse. Interestingly, they have to do with treatment delivery.Modalities at Good-Quality Facilities Help You Understand the Reasons for…

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Zoloft and alcohol

It’s Not a Good Idea to Mix Zoloft and Alcohol

One of the actual dangers of suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction is the lack of concern of mixing substances. In this day and age, more people die from fatal overdoses involving prescription medications than people who die from heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. A widespread issue is that people mix Zoloft and alcohol, and…

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hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms

Overcoming Hydrocodone Withdrawal Symptoms

Hydrocodone is one of the most well-known opioids due to its widespread abuse. Addiction very quickly takes over people abusing this potent prescription painkiller. With abuse or even simple overuse of prescribed pills, your addiction develops in as little as two weeks. This addiction starts with the drug’s high but ends with you needing help…

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opioid use disorder

What is an Opioid Use Disorder?

Opioid abuse is one of the biggest health crisis in the United States. An OUD, or opioid use disorder, is another name for opioid addiction. If you’re using opioids and they are causing problems in your life, then you might be struggling with an OUD. Take a closer look at this opioid drug abuse, how…

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drug rehab programs for men

Drug Rehab Programs for Men

Drug addiction isn’t gender-specific. It can impact people from all walks of life, and it certainly affects both men and women. However, men may benefit from programs designed exclusively for their needs and their recovery. Find out how drug rehab programs for men can be advantageous for male clients ready to overcome addiction.Plug Into a…

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valium side effects

Dangerous Valium Side Effects

Valium is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is primarily prescribed for anxiety and muscle spasms. Whether clients are using it as recommended or they are abusing the drug, Valium side effects can be a problem. Explore some of the most common, as well as the most…

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klonopin and alcohol

Don’t Mix Klonopin and Alcohol

When a physician says don’t mix medications with alcohol, they are offering this information for good reasons. Simply put, it’s dangerous. The best thing anyone can do for their health is to listen to what doctors have to say about mixing medications. Of course, some people are always willing to push the envelope. You should…

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