Percocet is a prescription medication that contains the opioid oxycodone. It also contains a second active ingredient, acetaminophen. Doctors use this medication to ease moderate to severe symptoms of pain. All Percocet use comes with a risk for some common side effects. You may also experience rarer, more serious problems. In addition, Percocet has the…
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Xanax is a prescription benzodiazepine sedative also known by its generic name, alprazolam. Tens of thousands of people across America use this medication every day. Unfortunately, some of those people will develop a Xanax addiction. If this happens to you or your loved one, a Xanax addiction treatment center can help. Specialists working in this…
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Almost three-quarters of a million Americans use heroin each year. Well over half of those people are addicted to this well-known opioid. Heroin has a range of effects on your brain and body. Some of these effects appear soon after the drug is used. Others develop gradually over time. To avoid the short- and long-term…
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During the holidays, a lot is happening around you. Stress levels are high. You’re doing the best you can to balance it all, but drug or alcohol addiction is costing you a great deal. Now is the time to get the support you need. A holiday rehab program may be just what you need to…
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No matter how long you have been in recovery,staying sober during the holidayscan be challenging. Stress, a hectic schedule, the spirit of celebration, and being invited to social gatherings can put you at risk of relapse. However, you can make it through the holidays with the right strategies. To learn more about strategies that will…
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If you are a recovering alcoholic, enjoying sober holidays is a task you want to take seriously, so you remain away from alcohol. The holidays are often stressful, and those with alcohol addiction find they have difficulty remaining free from drinking without taking deliberate steps to stay away from potential triggers. The time between Thanksgiving…
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Opioids continuously gain news coverage due to the rapid increase of heroin abuse across the country. Once you stop using opioids like prescription painkillers and heroin, you suffer intense heroin withdrawal effects. Heroin withdrawal has long been a subject of films and television programs, just as the epidemic is part of our evening news. While…
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Adderall is a prescription drug, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. As a stimulant drug, Adderall can increase focus, alertness, and productivity. However, it can also lead to serious health problems as well as drug addiction. Although Adderall withdrawal symptoms might be challenging, they are crucial in the detox and recovery process. At Memphis Recovery…
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Sober living is a crucial goal for anyone who has gone through drug or alcohol treatment. However, if you’ve completed an addiction treatment program, you may not find it easy to meet this goal. For many people in recovery, the most significant risks to lasting sobriety occur during the holidays. Still, by taking certain steps,…
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Inpatient drug treatment programs are a mainstay of addiction recovery. These programs provide a higher level of care than outpatient programs. They also help ensure that you recover in a supportive environment. But exactly how effective is inpatient drug treatment? The truth is that inpatient drug treatment may be the right level of care for…
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