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Definition of Intensive Outpatient Treatment

Definition of Intensive Outpatient Treatment Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for drug and alcohol addiction consists of a primary treatment program recommended in some circumstances by a clinical and medical assessment.…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 28, 2020

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Are Prescription Sleeping Pills Addictive?

Are Prescription Sleeping Pills Addictive? Those who suffer from sleeping disorders have probably taken prescription sleep medication. Can popular prescription sleeping pills such as Ambien and Lunesta become addictive? There…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 24, 2020

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How to Successfully Treat Heroin Addiction

How to Successfully Treat Heroin Addiction Heroin addiction is a complex disease; if it is not effectively treated, it will only worsen over time. Over the past two decades, heroin…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 20, 2020

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Does Drug Abuse Affect Your Liver?

Does Drug Abuse Affect Your Liver? Almost everyone knows that alcohol has a major impact on one’s liver, but some drugs of abuse can also cause significant long-term liver damage.…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 18, 2020

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How Long Until You’re Addicted to Heroin?

How Long Until You're Addicted to Heroin? Heroin is very potent and addictive, so it's unlikely that an individual abusing this drug will be able to quit long-term on their…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 11, 2020

Drug Treatment

Long-Term Percocet Abuse Side Effects

Long-Term Percocet Abuse Side Effects Long-term abuse of Percocet is dangerous. Once someone becomes addicted to this medication, the effects can be devastating. In addition, Percocet detox includes very unpleasant…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 7, 2020

Drug Treatment

Does Tramadol Cause Insomnia?

Does Tramadol Cause Insomnia? Even when taken as prescribed, Tramadol has been known to cause side effects, including insomnia. If you're abusing Tramadol, the side effects become stronger. Even when…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 6, 2020

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15 Inspirational Quotes for Overcoming Addiction

15 Inspirational Quotes for Overcoming Addiction If you're in recovery or are struggling to stay sober, a motivational and uplifting message can help you stay on the right track. Addiction…

Amanda Stevens, BSAugust 3, 2020

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How Do Benzodiazepines Affect the Brain?

How Do Benzodiazepines Affect the Brain? Benzodiazepines work on GABA receptors in the brain and increase their levels to slow nerve stimulation. They are used to treat anxiety and sleep…

Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 28, 2020

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Is Klonopin an Opioid?

Is Klonopin an Opioid? Although Klonopin is a narcotic like any prescription opioid, it is not an opioid. Instead, Klonopin belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Many people…

Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 24, 2020

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Definition of Intensive Outpatient Treatment

Are Prescription Sleeping Pills Addictive?

How to Successfully Treat Heroin Addiction

Does Drug Abuse Affect Your Liver?

How Long Until You’re Addicted to Heroin?

Long-Term Percocet Abuse Side Effects

Does Tramadol Cause Insomnia?

15 Inspirational Quotes for Overcoming Addiction

How Do Benzodiazepines Affect the Brain?

Is Klonopin an Opioid?

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