Some of the most abused drugs in America are prescribed by a doctor. While there are strict regulations that govern the distribution and use of prescription drugs, they do not handle all of the issues surrounding addiction or dependency. As a result, some of the most abused prescription drugs are the ones that go unnoticed…
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In the late 1990s, there was a push by pharmaceutical companies to market painkillers that they insisted were not as addictive as opiates used previously. With this assurance, the medical community believed that they could prescribe them without fear that their patients would become addicted to the medications. This was the root of the opioid…
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Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is nearly impossible without some type of support. While family and friends can offer encouragement and some guidance, support groups are made up of people who are traveling a similar path with similar struggles as you. So, there is always an opportunity for you to reach out for help.…
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Most drug and alcohol treatment programs fall into either inpatient vs outpatient rehab. While both types of treatments focus on your recovery, each has unique benefits and different types of treatment that make them unique. Inpatient rehabs and residential treatment are more intensive options available to you. On the other hand, an outpatient rehab center…
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The search for addiction treatment includes careful consideration of all available options. Outpatient addiction treatment is one option that you can consider when making these important decisions. This level of care helps people learn how to stay sober, while also providing freedom for continued work, family care or schooling. The therapies, education and skills development…
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Addictions to heroin, morphine, codeine, and painkillers are challenging to live with. You want to quit using, but you don’t know how to do it. At the Sunstone Recovery opioid addiction treatment center in Bend OR, we routinely help good people like you. Here’s how we do it. We Listen Intently to Your Needs in…
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