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Alcoholism and drug addiction are both chronic fatal diseases, that when left untreated ultimately result in death. Both diseases over time destroy the body, mind, and soul when left unchecked. Alcoholism and addiction can be seen as a form of self-destructive behavior. Here we take a look at self-destructive...

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Past drug epidemics have typically been confined to specific regions of the country. For example, the Crack Epidemic was largely confined to urban cities. (1) The Opioid Epidemic, however, has managed to impact communities across the entire nation. Here we take a look at “hillbilly heroin”. What is Hillbilly...

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According to the United States surgeon general, nearly 21 million Americans currently are suffering from substance use disorder (1). This number exceeds the total number of Americans diagnosed with any form of cancer. (1) For parents, this highlights the absolute importance of recognizing any potential signs your child may...

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Life for someone suffering from alcoholism prior to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous was grim, to say least. Those who suffered from alcoholism were simply thrown in jails or mental hospitals to dry up and then released back to the streets. Alcoholism was seen as a moral failing and...

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Gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) are prescription medications used for treating neuropathic pain syndromes and other disorders. Despite historically being believed to have a low addiction potential, both gabapentin and pregabalin have become increasingly popular as drugs of abuse. Here we take a look at gabapentin and pregabalin abuse,...

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For many who suffer from some form of substance abuse disorder, drugs and alcohol, unfortunately, are not the only issue they face. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report that approximately 4 million Americans suffering from a mental health issue also suffer from a co-occurring substance...

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Recovery is an exciting time of rebirth and growth. Addiction and alcoholism ultimately consume our entire life, leaving little time for anything else. Once we enter recovery, we are finally free to pursue whatever life we desire. At first, however, it can be difficult to think of anything to...

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Drug overdoses continue to be the leading cause of death amongst young people in the United States today. While several different drugs are involved in the crisis, one, in particular, is most to blame: fentanyl and fentanyl analogs. Of the 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017 that involved any opioid...

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Drug overdoses took the lives of over 72,000 Americans in the year 2017 alone, which was an astonishing 10% increase over previous years. (1) The death toll for drug overdoses has eclipsed the yearly peak totals for gun deaths, HIV-related deaths, and automobile accidents, further highlighting the severity of...

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The lives affected by drug addiction always extends beyond just the user alone. This reality is unfortunately particularly true for infants born to drug addicted mothers. Here we take a look at one of the most disturbing growing crises associated with the Drug Overdose Epidemic. What is the condition?...

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