Xanax is a brand name for a sedative medication, alprazolam. Doctors prescribe this medication to manage anxiety and panic disorders associated with depression. For patients struggling with intense anxiety and high levels of panic, this drug can be helpful, but it can also be highly addictive. As a result, if you have been on the…
DetailsWhen struggling with a substance abuse problem, it’s critical to seek out the best drug rehab care for your circumstances. Everyone is different, so you need to ensure you find the right program for your condition. It can be difficult to know what level of care you need, especially as there are several types of…
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Drug manufacturers create heroin in the laboratory from morphine, a natural substance extracted from poppy plants. This drug is available in different forms, such as a white or brown powder, or black tar, and users inject, snort, or smoke heroin. The soothing effect of the drug makes it one of the most frequently abused in…
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Numerous studies link heroin addiction to long-term abuse of medically prescribed drugs. One of the most common questions that arise is, can you become addicted to medically prescribed drugs? Yes. The abuse of prescription pills leads to dependence and addiction. For example, you increase your risk of addiction when you take higher doses than what…
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Doctor shopping is the act of visiting multiple doctors to obtain prescription drugs illegally. Prescription medications, such as painkillers, are essential in relieving excruciating pain, but they are highly addictive. Most people begin by adhering to their doctor’s prescription before developing dependency and increasing the frequency of intake or exceeding the recommended dose. Shopping for…
DetailsAlthough life-threatening alcohol withdrawal is rare, it does happen. There are occasions when alcohol addiction is so severe that the body responds in a way that causes heart failure or other medical complications. In essence, when you stop drinking, you are suddenly discontinuing the substance that your mind and body have been dependent upon for…
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Heroin is a synthetic substance manufactured from the opium poppy plant. Initially, doctors prescribed this substance as a prescription painkiller, but the U.S. government outlawed heroin in the early 20th century because of its highly addictive nature. Heroin affects the brain in several ways, so users experience a myriad of changes in brain function. If…
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If you are suffering from drug and alcohol use problems, you can no longer use your busy-ness as an excuse to avoid rehab. If you have commitments at school, work, or home, you may want to explore an intensive outpatient program (IOP) as an option for treatment. An outpatient program may give you the flexibility…
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People across the world celebrate the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th every year. Suicide is among the top ten causes of death in the US, leaving millions of people across the world missing a loved one. Mental health disorders are major contributory factors to suicides. Learn how Renaissance Recovery Center can help you…
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Millions of pregnant women in the U.S. consume alcohol, and many of those women binge drink. When you are pregnant, you need to be careful about everything you consume, including medicines, food, and alcohol. Anything that enters your system can have a devastating effect on both you and the fetus. Renaissance Recovery Center will discuss…
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