Among all the ways to classify a substance, drug scheduling may be the easiest to understand. When a client enters a drug addiction treatment center in Kemah TX, this is one of the things that therapists help them to learn. Some of the drugs that have the least potential for abuse are schedule 5 drugs.…
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Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has designated the month of September to promote recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. SAMHSA leads public health efforts to reduce the impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities. Through National Recovery Month 2019 Kemah Palms…
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Made from the coca plant in South America, cocaine is one of the most powerful, deadliest, and highly addictive drugs in the world. Sadly, it is also one of the most popular. Cocaine overdose symptoms can occur quickly before you have time to react. As a result, you can suffer from severe health problems or…
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What is Oxycontin? It is a brand name for oxycodone, a time-released opioid use to treat moderate to severe pain. The effects of Oxycontin are long-lasting – up to 12 hours. Oxycontin is among the most popular of all pain relievers because it is highly potent. For this reason, Oxycontin is also one of the…
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What is Vicodin? It is a pain medication made from a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. So, what is Vicodin used for? Doctors prescribe Vicodin to relieve moderate to severe pain. When you take Vicodin, you may feel a bit euphoric as your pain steadily decreases. This reaction in your body is what makes Vicodin…
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One of the most debated questions, “Is Alcoholism a Disease?” continues to be a topic that treatment professionals and scientists explore regularly. There is a lot of confusion about the term disease and what that means in addiction. This confusion can affect your decision to visit an alcohol addiction treatment center in Kemah TX. However, if you…
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Xanax is a potent benzodiazepine that is used to treat anxiety or depression. Although Xanax was designed to be a short-term drug (prescriptions up to six weeks), doctors continue to prescribe Xanax long after its intended use. As a result, you may experience long term side effects of Xanax if you continue to use it.…
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What is a functioning alcoholic? You may not realize it, but people function every day with high levels of alcohol in their system. They do not exhibit the classic alcoholic look of the rough-looking person who falls down. In many cases, a functioning alcoholic goes about their daily routine. The only difference is that they…
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Substance addiction is a complex problem. There is no quick fix for the many issues revolving around addiction. It’s a crisis that often disrupts families, homes, and communities. Detox is an important first step, but therapy brings things to the inner core of the problem. Several types of psychotherapy are instrumental in healing the disease…
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If you’ve listened much to the news in the last several years, then you’ve probably heard quite a bit about America dealing with an opioid crisis. Or maybe you heard it described as an opioid epidemic. We’ve all heard our share about this problem, but you may be wondering just what is the opioid crisis?…
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