Exercise and Recovery
Are you looking for a great treatment facility to get help with addiction and substance abuse? Phoenix Rising has specialists on hand that provide addiction counseling services in Palm Springs, CA. Below is more information about exercise...
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The Effects of Heroin on the Body
The effects of heroin on the body can be dangerous and shocking. Heroin has a tremendously powerful effect on the brain of each user, triggering feelings of immense pleasure and relaxation. If you have a...
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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
If you have a child or teen who seems very angry and moody all the time, there might be a real problem. Your child could suffer from disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. The disorder mostly affects...
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Overcoming Heroin Addiction and Targeting Heroin Overdose Symptoms
Heroin addiction and preventing heroin overdose symptoms is a crucial topic to understand. Heroin is a dangerous drug that may cause a variety of health risks, including severe and potentially fatal overdoses. Therefore, it is...
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Opiate Vs Opioid: What’s The Difference?
Opiate Vs Opioid: What's The Difference? If you're wondering what the difference is between opiate vs opioid, you're not alone. The opioid/ opiate crisis has been a hot topic over the past few years, and...
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What Is Vicodin?
What Is Vicodin? Whether a doctor has prescribed Vicodin to you or you're curious about a loved one's Vicodin use, it's essential to know the positives and negatives of the drug. While Vicodin does have...
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Is Heroin an Opioid?
It's not unusual for parents to ask, "is heroin an opioid?" if they suspect their child is using this drug. Others who use heroin may want to know so they can find a drug detox center...
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What is the Difference Between Oxycontin and Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is an opioid pain reliever. Oxycontin is a formulation of oxycodone. However, there are some differences between the two. If you or a loved one is addicted to oxycodone or other opiates, you should...
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What is a Functioning Alcoholic?
Many of our residents come in, and when we mention being a functioning alcoholic, they become confused. What is a functioning alcoholic? In short, it is a person who has an alcohol use disorder but...
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Methadone Side Effects
Methadone is a drug commonly used for the treatment of heroin or morphine addiction, as well as for pain treatment. But even though methadone is a useful tool, it has some mental, physical, short-term and...
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