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The Methamphetamine Epidemic and P2P Meth

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Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that has been around since the 1930s. In recent years, as the country has become increasingly more aware of the opioid epidemic, studies are now shining a light on a concurrent meth epidemic. What…
Xanax Withdrawal

Xanax Withdrawal

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Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam from the benzo group of drugs. It is used mostly for treating anxiety and panic disorder. Xanax is extremely habit-forming and can lead to physical dependence when used for longer than a few weeks. Many…
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Morphine – Purpose, Abuse, Withdrawal, and Treatment Options

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Morphine is a habit-forming drug that carries a high risk for tolerance, dependence, and addiction. People who become dependent on morphine often face a difficult time with stopping this drug on their own. This is due to the severe withdrawal…
OxyContin Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms & Treatment

OxyContin Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms & Treatment

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OxyContin, a prescription painkiller derived from oxycodone, is a powerful form of pain relief. While there are various uses for this well-known drug, it is most commonly prescribed for chronic pain resulting from debilitating…
Tramadol – Purpose, Abuse, Withdrawal, and Treatment Options

Tramadol – Purpose, Abuse, Withdrawal, and Treatment Options

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Tramadol is a prescription drug with a risk for abuse and dependence, and can be habit-forming with prolonged use. People who become dependent on tramadol and who suddenly stop taking this drug can experience withdrawal symptoms including panic,…
Methadone - Purpose, Abuse, Withdrawal, and Treatment Options

Methadone – Purpose, Abuse, Withdrawal, and Treatment Options

Methadone is an FDA-approved medication used to reduce withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings for people in recovery from opioid addiction. Though methadone is a treatment drug, the substance is still an opioid and carries a high risk for abuse…
Substance Abuse Treatment in Orange County

What Is Substance Abuse Therapy?

Approximately 23.5 million Americans have a drug or alcohol addiction, which translates to roughly one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12. Unfortunately, only 11% of people with an addiction receive treatment. And yet, professional…
Substance Abuse Treatment in Orange County

Fentanyl Detox: Overview, How It Works, and Detox Length

Fentanyl detox is a medical treatment that helps people recover from physical opioid dependence. This treatment is widely available at drug rehab centers, hospitals, and health care practices that treat opioid use disorder. Fentanyl detox is…
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Is Dabbing Dangerous? Learn the Dab Drug Side Effects

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Dab Drug Side Effects and Why It Can Be Dangerous Among the dab drug side effects that are still being discovered include psychosis, anxiety, severe hallucinations, and high levels of paranoia due to the concentrated amounts of THC entering…
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Most Deadly Drug Combinations

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Deadly Drug Combinations to Avoid at All Cost Deadly drug combinations are substances that when mixed, can produce fatal results. Often as a result of effecting the same systems in the body, certain combinations of substances such as opioids…