Tramadol is one of the least potent opioid painkillers in the market today, which is why many are mistaken in believing that it is not that addictive. However, like many substances, people can become addicted to it without even noticing it. Tramadol, when taken in a higher dosage than prescribed, or unprescribed at all, is …
Being diagnosed with diverticular disease is no death sentence, though you do have to follow a diverticulitis diet. The diet includes a list of food that you should either eat or avoid if you have diverticulosis, or are suffering from diverticulitis. Doctors recommend avoiding alcohol, which can be difficult for someone with alcohol abuse. Alcoholism …
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As more and more states legalize recreational marijuana throughout the US, there has been an increase in research revolving around how marijuana can affect a person’s brain. Like most abused substances, be it alcohol or other drugs, marijuana use can cause irreversible brain damage when used for a prolonged period. Recreational marijuana, when abused, can …
Prescription opioids are used for pain management but they too can lead to drug addiction. The overall rates of opioid addiction may have declined over the years though it’s hardly any good news. Opioids remain to be the leading cause of drug overdose in the United States. In 2018, when opioid addiction rates were supposedly …
How Long Do You Test Positive for Opioid Abuse and Addiction? Read More »
How do you picture a functional alcoholic? You’re probably imagining someone who’s lost control of their life. A person who is always inebriated; unable to keep their composure. They may have already hit “rock bottom” and lost their friends, family, career, and property to alcohol abuse. Now that you’ve created an image in your head, …
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