The Dangers of Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl is an opiate that is used for pain relief. While it is related to other opioid prescription painkillers, it is far stronger than many of them, extremely addictive and deadly. What does Fentanyl do? Like other opioids, Fentanyl increases the production of dopamine. As … Read more

How does Detox work?

Many individuals need to take the first step of detox on the road to recovery from substance abuse and addiction. Medically supervised detox helps individuals struggling with substance use disorder in the following ways – Wean the body off the substance Safely deal with withdrawal … Read more

The Dangers of Process Addictions

When you first hear the term addiction, chances are that your mind wanders immediately to substance addictions. Addictions to drugs, alcohol, and even herbal supplements are often considered the most dangerous problems treated at San Diego drug treatment centers. And, while these addictions are certainly … Read more

Is There Love Addiction?

When most people think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is substance addiction: addiction to drugs or alcohol. However, substance addiction is only one class of addiction. Behavioral addictions, such as love addiction, are another class entirely. Unfortunately, behavioral addictions such as … Read more

Is It Addiction or Recreational Usage?

One of the biggest barriers preventing people from seeking addiction treatment is their inability to recognize their own addiction. The line that separates casual, recreational drug use from addiction is blurred and often confusing. In this article, we’re going to talk about the difference between … Read more

Addiction, Genetics, and Family Roles

Drug addiction is a very complicated condition. Research has revealed that people who are raised by drug-addicted parents are more likely to develop addictions themselves. This has led to some speculation that drug addiction may be a genetic disorder. There are many different factors involved … Read more

How can Teenage Substance Abuse be prevented?

Drugs use is always risky. They often lead to mental trauma, addiction, overdose, and other negative side effects. Adolescents and young adults are some of the most vulnerable groups for potential substance addiction. Using a substance while finding out one’s own life path, aspirations, and … Read more

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