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The Risk of Substance Abuse During the Holidays
Drinking plays a role in countless holiday traditions, from wine with dinner on Thanksgiving to…
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The Risk of Addiction with Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are vital medicine for many people. They treat illnesses and medical conditions, and…
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Medical Marijuana: Is It Addictive?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is the most commonly abused drug…
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Why You Need to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Addiction
Although discussing one’s addiction is not usually on the top of the list of enjoyable…
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Examining the Effect of Heroin on the Body
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug made from morphine, found naturally in the poppy…
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How MDMA Use Negatively Affects Your Mental and Physical Health
3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, much more commonly called MDMA, ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic, Schedule I drug…
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Are Jobs Requiring Physical Labor Linked to Substance Abuse?
If you have ever worked a job that demands you be on your feet all…
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Is Addiction Considered a Disease?
To answer this question simply, yes, addiction is a disease. “But don’t people choose to…
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