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A few months ago, while in a group therapy session, I first heard the term lapse. Relapse is something all addicts and people in recovery are aware of, but how
Cocaine, one of the most addictive drugs known to man other than heroin. It wrecks people’s lives and families every day. Cocaine is not grown in the United States, so
Drugs are more prevalent in certain areas where there is more crime, homelessness, and drug dealing. Most everyone knows where the bad neighborhoods are in their town or nearby city.
Drugs are almost ubiquitous, and their widespread and multiple uses make it impossible to exclude them from everyday life. When people use drugs, they do so for various reasons, ranging
An opioid drug or medication activates the brain’s opioid receptors to release endorphins and dopamine. These two brain chemicals are called neurotransmitters, which cause the person to feel euphoria and
Statistics say that more than 85 percent of people relapse after receiving treatment in the first year of their recovery. A relapse is defined as the worsening of a condition
Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine that is often prescribed to treat things like anxiety disorders and panic disorders. Xanax is a central nervous system depressant that causes a calming
Diazepam, also known under the brand name Valium, is a potent prescription medication. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It is also sometimes used to
Heroin is a type of opioid drug. Opioids are made from morphine that is harvested from the opium poppy seed plant. All opioid medications and Heroin contain morphine. The medical
Music has a powerful effect on a person and on the brain. It has been scientifically proven to help in many aspects of the brain. For example, research shows that
