When you decide that you or a loved one need treatment to beat an addiction, the choices can seem overwhelming. Often, patients delay seeking treatment because they worry, “How much does rehab cost?” They procrastinate to find out about the cost of rehab and aren’t sure how to pay for alcohol and drug rehab. At…
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Valentine’s Day is a day to show love to others and yourself. While society often promotes the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day with boozy drinks like champagne and wine, this isn’t the only way to celebrate this special day. Whether you’re celebrating solo or with a significant other, it’s possible to have an enjoyable and…
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At Sunstone Recovery, we understand that recovering from addiction can be a difficult journey. The first step in this journey is acknowledging your problem and making an active decision to get clean with a licensed professional addiction treatment program in Oregon. The second step is finding the right licensed professional addiction treatment center in Bend,…
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Coping with the reality of heroin overdose symptoms is something to prepare for in advance by learning what the heroin overdose signs are. Heroin is one of the most common opiates of abuse in the world, and a single-use typically causes severe addiction or death without immediate heroin overdose treatment. Some symptoms will be visibly…
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The opioid crisis in America has been building for years and affects men and women from all walks of life. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid overdoses kill about 130 people every day. Between 1999 and 2017, the opioid crisis, or the heroin crisis, in America claimed over 700,000 lives.…
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Fentanyl works the same way as morphine but is up to 100 times more potent. So, what is Fentanyl, and what is Fentanyl used for? Just like morphine, Fentanyl is a prescription drug people might abuse. The drug treats patients with severe pain, especially those who have undergone surgery or those with chronic pain. Doctors…
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Psychological dependence on drugs or alcohol causes significant problems. There is physical dependence as well as mental. Physical dependence alone does not constitute addiction; this is where the psychological aspect enters the mix. Now, we must ask, “what is psychological dependence?” Dependence of a psychological nature has emotional and mental symptoms, such as anxiety when…
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You might think that physical dependence on a drug is the same thing as having a drug addiction. Although these two conditions can occur at the same time, your physical dependency might not be an addiction. Understanding the difference between the two will help you and a medical provider choose the right addiction treatment center…
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In the face of addiction, many individuals understand they need treatment but aren’t sure where to go. If you’re searching for a way out of addiction, help isn’t far away. Find a painkiller addiction treatment program in Bend, OR to begin your recovery journey. An addiction treatment program can give you the support and treatment…
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Drug Overdose Symptoms Depend on Many Factors The symptoms of a drug overdose depend on what drug you are taking as well as how you react to different substances. For instance, if you are overdosing on amphetamines or meth, which are central nervous system depressants, then the symptoms include dilated pupils, clammy skin, shallow breathing,…
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