Codeine is a prescription drug used to manage moderate to severe pain. Despite its primary use as a temporary, short-term pain reliever, its narcotic nature makes it highly addictive. Some people develop a dependency problem while using it for legitimate medical purposes. Spotting the signs and … [Read more...] aboutSigns and Symptoms of Codeine Addiction
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The Guide to Valium Withdrawal Management
We have to breakup, and I can honestly say it’s not me, it’s you… You destroyed my life. Everyone I love hates that you became my obsession. I hate it, too. You stole my life, draining it of every bit of happiness and productivity except for the high you let me have. I’ll take the pain because … [Read more...] aboutThe Guide to Valium Withdrawal Management
5 Actions a Parent Should Avoid When Their Child Is In Addiction Counseling
Timeout, mom and dad! Stop before you start. The chances of a parent having to help their child through addiction are on the rise. Charlotte is among the cities with the fastest growing number of heroin users age 25 and under. What should parents prepare for? And what actions should they avoid when … [Read more...] about5 Actions a Parent Should Avoid When Their Child Is In Addiction Counseling
Is Prescription Drug Addiction Different From Illicit Drug Addiction?
An amazing article just recently hit The Huffington Post. Erin Schumaker, the Senior Healthy Living Editor, prefaced it with a reference to “a landmark report” issued by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry in 1964 that “changed the course of American history.” It’s credited with sparking our … [Read more...] aboutIs Prescription Drug Addiction Different From Illicit Drug Addiction?
