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Narcotics Withdrawal 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Heroin and morphine have similar withdrawal patterns; dependencies on other opiates, such as Vicodin addiction, follow the same pattern but with less intensity. Withdrawal can pose medical risks and i...
Paths to Narcotics Addiction 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you are taking medication prescribed by a professional, and following the instructions provided with that medication, you may be dependent, but you are not addicted. Addiction is a physical cravin...
Commonly Abused Narcotics 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The following is a list of commonly abused narcotics and their street/slang names: -- Heroin (dope, horse, smack, skag, H) is an opiate which has no legal medical uses. It is the most commonly abused...
Pain Relief vs. Addiction 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Many of the most commonly abused narcotic drugs -- morphine, codeine, oxycodone (OxyContin) -- are also prescribed medically for anesthesia or pain relief. Long-term use of these drugs is sometimes ne...
Behavioral Therapy for Cocaine Use 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common aspect of treatment for cocaine use. It is popular both because clinical trials have found it effective, and because it is relatively short-term and thus less ...
Emotional Effects of Cocaine Use 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Cocaine users may become anxious or paranoid because of the stimulating qualities of the drug. Many experience mood swings or inability to sit still, and aggression is common, particularly as the high...
Physical Effects of Cocaine Use 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
People use cocaine for the sense of exhilaration it provides, but this is not long-lasting and requires greater and greater amounts of the drug to provide the same high. At the same time, the drug spe...
Emotional Effects of Alcohol Abuse 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A well-known effect of alcohol consumption is the shedding of inhibitions. Drunk people often behave in ways that violate their own values and sense of safety, exposing themselves to risks and acting ...
Physical Effects of Alcohol Abuse 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Many people are familiar with the immediate effects of alcohol consumption -- euphoria, slurred speech, exaggerated emotional states, dehydration, and slowed reaction time. Over time, alcoholism lead...
Alcoholics Anonymous 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
By now most people are familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-step model of recovery through self-help and peer support. When AA first began, though, its illness-based philosophy was a revelati...
