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What Are the Risks of Drinking Alcohol and Misusing Party Drugs Together?

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It is common for people to drink alcoholic beverages on special occasions. This may include holiday events, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, vacations, and more. It is also common for young adults and college-aged kids to drink alcohol and misuse party drugs together at clubs, bars, and house parties. This can be especially risky as it […]

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How Can I Manage Withdrawal Symptoms Associated With Benzodiazepine Addiction?

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Living with anxiety can be mentally crippling. It can also make someone feel extremely self-conscious. An individual with anxiety may avoid finding help as they may already lack self-esteem and confidence in certain settings. Therefore, speaking with a professional in therapy may be difficult. To find relief, they may seek prescription medications that provide calm

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How Can I Recognize the Signs of Marijuana Toxicity?

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Marijuana exposure is everywhere. Billboards advertise dispensaries. The smell is in their air while waiting at random stop lights, listening to music at concerts, and walking trails at parks. The news and media debate the benefits and health risks. What’s more, some teens pressure other teens to use marijuana. However, just like with prescription medications,

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What Are the Negative Health Effects of Misusing Opioids?

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Patients every day are prescribed narcotics by professionals in healthcare settings to treat chronic or severe pain. This is beneficial for those who need it most, but unfortunately, it can backfire. It is quite common for some patients to then misuse the opioids they’ve been prescribed. In some cases, they may even sell their prescription

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The Different Types of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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Is your loved one exhibiting problematic warning signs of substance abuse or substance use disorder (SUD)? If this is the case, you may feel overwhelmed by your lack of knowledge or personal experience with SUD. Even if this is true, you don’t need to worry. Above all, understand that SUD is a treatable mental health

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Challenging the Pressures of Substance Use in College

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Young adulthood can be an incredibly exciting time. As adolescents near the end of their teenage years, they will find themselves in their final days of high school, looking forward to a new life of freedom. During this time, many adolescents will consider attending college, which can be an exhilarating prospect. However, this period of life

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What Is Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse?

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Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of medications being prescribed by doctors to treat both mental and physical health conditions. Along with this rise, however, there have also been increases in prescription drug misuse, abuse, and addiction. Prescription drug abuse can lead to a range of physical, mental,

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The Persistent Problem With Party Drugs and How to Protect Yourself

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If you tend to like spending time in public social settings and party atmospheres, especially at night, you may have encountered party drugs. Party drugs, also known as club drugs, are a common fixture in party-type social settings. While often sensationalized in movies and TV shows, party drugs can be harmful to your physical and

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Why Ketamine Can Be a Dangerous Form of Medication

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Substance use disorder (SUD) is complex as it can develop from a wide variety of factors. We often think of SUD as it relates to the use of alcohol and illegal substances like cocaine or heroin. However, SUD can develop from the misuse of prescription medication such as pain medications like opioids. Over four billion

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