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Withdrawal Symptoms from Drugs

For most of the population, using drugs is a scary prospect. For addicts it is more terrifying to NOT take the drug. This is because withdrawal from drug addiction can be severe.

Can You Force Someone Into Rehab: How to Help Someone

It can be devastating to watch a friend or loved one destroy their life by using drugs or alcohol. If you know someone who has a drug or alcohol problem, you may be asking yourself a variety of questions: Can you force someone into rehab?

Michael Jackson Drug Addiction: Sadness About Overdose

With the death of Michael Jackson, drug addiction was the first question that was offered be one of the reasons he had died. Just as with Elvis, he had a person who was prescribing medication to him.

Fentanyl Pain Killer Addiction: What It Is and Stopping It

Fentanyl, a powerful opiate that can be 50 times stronger than morphine, is prescribed only for individuals with long-term chronic pain, including some cancer patients. However, as a Schedule II drug, it is also extremely habit-forming and difficult to stop taking not only because of the psychological dependency that builds up but the [...]

Warning Signs of Alcoholism: What to Look Out For

Knowing the warning signs of alcoholism can help you or a loved one begin a recovery process before it is too late. Understanding the signs can help determine the difference between dependency and abuse.

Alcohol Withdrawal Signs and Symptoms

Alcohol withdrawal may be described as a group of symptoms that may occur from suddenly stopping alcohol consumption after a history of a drinking problem . Common symptoms include but are not limited to loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, fever , chills, lack of coordination and sleeping problems

Valium Addiction:Taking Tranquilizers

Valium is a form of tranquilizer. More specifically, it is a benzodiazepine. It has many uses because of its sedative properties. The most common version of it is in the form of a prescription called Diazepam. It is often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders and other psychological illnesses by psychiatrists and [...]

Binge Drinking: Do You Indulge In This ?

Are you involved in binge drinking and do you promise yourself that you’ll give it over and over again? What happens that starts the pattern another time? Binge drinking may start off as a fun evening but can lead to so many negative situations such as driving, having sexual relations that you hadn’t planned or [...]

Teen Drinking: Do You Know About Alcopops

A study by NSW in Australia found that teens are spending thirty dollars a week on alcohol. At the University of Wollongong , Professor Jones studied 1263 answers from teens aged between 12-17 years in her research study. Ninety percent indicated they had consumed alcohol.
They are talking about alcopops which have fruit or malt flavoring [...]

Wishful Drinking : Carrie Fisher

Wishful Drinking is the autobiography just released by Carrie Fisher. She is the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher and many remember her as Princess Lela in Star Wars. There was even a Friend’s episode about Ross having a crush on Princess Lela. She has had periods of recovery but also relapses over the [...]